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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.22, 859.86 and 544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.22, 859.86 and 544.06 is: 816.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.22 : 859.86 = 544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.22/859.86 = 544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.22x = 859.86 × 544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.22x = 467,815.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,815.43/573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.12

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