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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.93, 863.10 and 572.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.93, 863.10 and 572.30 is: 859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.93 : 863.10 = 572.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.93/863.10 = 572.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.93x = 863.10 × 572.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.93x = 493,952.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,952.13/574.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.15

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