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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.05, 860.52 and 536.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.05, 860.52 and 536.43 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.05 : 860.52 = 536.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.05/860.52 = 536.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.05x = 860.52 × 536.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.05x = 461,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,607.04/575.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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