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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.16, 860 and 565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.16, 860 and 565.76 is: 850.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.16 : 860 = 565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.16/860 = 565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.16x = 860 × 565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.16x = 486,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,553.60/572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.38

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