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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.20, 854.44 and 566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.20, 854.44 and 566.72 is: 844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.20 : 854.44 = 566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.20/854.44 = 566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.20x = 854.44 × 566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.20x = 484,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,228.24/573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.78

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