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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.60, 858.90 and 553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.60, 858.90 and 553.70 is: 830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.60 : 858.90 = 553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.60/858.90 = 553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.60x = 858.90 × 553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.60x = 475,572.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,572.93/572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.55

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