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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.79, 857.68 and 556.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.79, 857.68 and 556.61 is: 834.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.79 : 857.68 = 556.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.79/857.68 = 556.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.79x = 857.68 × 556.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.79x = 477,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,387.58/571.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.90

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