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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.83, 857.72 and 538.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.83, 857.72 and 538.01 is: 807.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.83 : 857.72 = 538.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.83/857.72 = 538.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.83x = 857.72 × 538.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.83x = 461,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,462.21/571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.00

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