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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.89, 858.57 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.89, 858.57 and 507.74 is: 760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.89 : 858.57 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.89/858.57 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.89x = 858.57 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.89x = 435,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,929.45/572.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.93

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