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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 861.60 and 571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 861.60 and 571.30 is: 857.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 861.60 = 571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/861.60 = 571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 861.60 × 571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 492,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,232.08/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.65

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