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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 860.83 and 534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 860.83 and 534.13 is: 799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 860.83 = 534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/860.83 = 534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 860.83 × 534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 459,791.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,791.64/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.50

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