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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.89, 859.41 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.89, 859.41 and 537.44 is: 804.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.89 : 859.41 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.89/859.41 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.89x = 859.41 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.89x = 461,877.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,877.01/573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.83

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