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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.67, 859.26 and 503.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.67, 859.26 and 503.13 is: 750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.67 : 859.26 = 503.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.67/859.26 = 503.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.67x = 859.26 × 503.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.67x = 432,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,319.48/575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.98

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