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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.73, 859.17 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.73, 859.17 and 514.22 is: 767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.73 : 859.17 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.73/859.17 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.73x = 859.17 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.73x = 441,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,802.40/575.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.38

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