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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.88, 860.58 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.88, 860.58 and 540.12 is: 811.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.88 : 860.58 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.88/860.58 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.88x = 860.58 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.88x = 464,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,816.47/572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.37

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