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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.58, 857.91 and 514.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.58, 857.91 and 514.47 is: 770.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.58 : 857.91 = 514.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.58/857.91 = 514.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.58x = 857.91 × 514.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.58x = 441,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,368.96/572.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.84

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