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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.75, 859.43 and 502.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.75, 859.43 and 502.85 is: 750.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.75 : 859.43 = 502.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.75/859.43 = 502.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.75x = 859.43 × 502.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.75x = 432,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,159.45/575.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.61

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