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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.70, 862.20 and 564.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.70, 862.20 and 564.09 is: 844.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.70 : 862.20 = 564.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.70/862.20 = 564.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.70x = 862.20 × 564.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.70x = 486,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,358.40/575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.81

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