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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.79, 851.67 and 545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.79, 851.67 and 545.13 is: 811.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.79 : 851.67 = 545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.79/851.67 = 545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.79x = 851.67 × 545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.79x = 464,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,270.87/571.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.96

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