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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.80, 856.79 and 556.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.80, 856.79 and 556.61 is: 834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.80 : 856.79 = 556.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.80/856.79 = 556.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.80x = 856.79 × 556.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.80x = 476,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,897.24/571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.03

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