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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.83, 860.72 and 540.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.83, 860.72 and 540.01 is: 809.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.83 : 860.72 = 540.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.83/860.72 = 540.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.83x = 860.72 × 540.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.83x = 464,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,797.41/573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.99

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