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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.21, 859.17 and 527.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.21, 859.17 and 527.09 is: 790.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.21 : 859.17 = 527.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.21/859.17 = 527.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.21x = 859.17 × 527.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.21x = 452,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,855.62/573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.03

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