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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.93, 860.11 and 570.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.93, 860.11 and 570.30 is: 856.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.93 : 860.11 = 570.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.93/860.11 = 570.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.93x = 860.11 × 570.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.93x = 490,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,516.08/572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.16

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