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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.70, 862.35 and 562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.70, 862.35 and 562.90 is: 846.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.70 : 862.35 = 562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.70/862.35 = 562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.70x = 862.35 × 562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.70x = 485,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,416.82/573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.12

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