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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 863.66 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 863.66 and 554.16 is: 835.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 863.66 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/863.66 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 863.66 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 478,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,605.83/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.79

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