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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 863.70 and 570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 863.70 and 570.68 is: 856.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 863.70 = 570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/863.70 = 570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 863.70 × 570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 492,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,896.32/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.97

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