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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.51, 860.64 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.51, 860.64 and 527.04 is: 790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.51 : 860.64 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.51/860.64 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.51x = 860.64 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.51x = 453,591.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,591.71/573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.90

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