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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.05, 859.03 and 522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.05, 859.03 and 522.33 is: 783.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.05 : 859.03 = 522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.05/859.03 = 522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.05x = 859.03 × 522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.05x = 448,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,695.83/573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.00

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