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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 859.98 and 571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 859.98 and 571.30 is: 857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 859.98 = 571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/859.98 = 571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 859.98 × 571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 491,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,306.57/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.25

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