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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.60, 860.18 and 551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.60, 860.18 and 551 is: 827.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.60 : 860.18 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.60/860.18 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.60x = 860.18 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.60x = 473,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,959.18/572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.73

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