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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.43, 863.87 and 572.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.43, 863.87 and 572.80 is: 859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.43 : 863.87 = 572.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.43/863.87 = 572.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.43x = 863.87 × 572.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.43x = 494,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,824.74/575.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.92

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