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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.14, 859.72 and 528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.14, 859.72 and 528.56 is: 792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.14 : 859.72 = 528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.14/859.72 = 528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.14x = 859.72 × 528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.14x = 454,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,413.60/573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.85

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