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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.77, 1,508.64 and 572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.77, 1,508.64 and 572 is: 857.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.77 : 1,508.64 = 572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.77/1,508.64 = 572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.77x = 1,508.64 × 572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.77x = 862,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,942.08/1,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.99

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