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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.48, 860.16 and 537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.48, 860.16 and 537.92 is: 808.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.48 : 860.16 = 537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.48/860.16 = 537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.48x = 860.16 × 537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.48x = 462,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,697.27/572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.23

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