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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 861.48 and 572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 861.48 and 572.30 is: 858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 861.48 = 572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/861.48 = 572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 861.48 × 572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 493,025.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,025.00/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.75

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