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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.62, 859.40 and 533.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.62, 859.40 and 533.63 is: 799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.62 : 859.40 = 533.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.62/859.40 = 533.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.62x = 859.40 × 533.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.62x = 458,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,603.10/573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.50

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