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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 861.06 and 554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 861.06 and 554.46 is: 831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 861.06 = 554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/861.06 = 554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 861.06 × 554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 477,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,423.33/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.89

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