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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.15, 860.00 and 563.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.15, 860.00 and 563.43 is: 845.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.15 : 860.00 = 563.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.15/860.00 = 563.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.15x = 860.00 × 563.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.15x = 484,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,546.98/573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.41

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