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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.07, 858.66 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.07, 858.66 and 558.72 is: 838.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.07 : 858.66 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.07/858.66 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.07x = 858.66 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.07x = 479,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,750.52/572.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.62

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