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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.90, 861.12 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.90, 861.12 and 564.18 is: 846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.90 : 861.12 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.90/861.12 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.90x = 861.12 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.90x = 485,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,826.68/573.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.54

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