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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 857.09 and 562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 857.09 and 562.72 is: 838.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 857.09 = 562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/857.09 = 562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 857.09 × 562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 482,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,301.68/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.67

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