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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.64, 862.38 and 573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.64, 862.38 and 573.48 is: 859.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.64 : 862.38 = 573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.64/862.38 = 573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.64x = 862.38 × 573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.64x = 494,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,557.68/575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.14

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