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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.80, 858 and 540.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.80, 858 and 540.82 is: 811.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.80 : 858 = 540.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.80/858 = 540.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.80x = 858 × 540.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.80x = 464,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,023.56/571.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.51

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