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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 868.86 and 553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 868.86 and 553.32 is: 834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 868.86 = 553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/868.86 = 553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 868.86 × 553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 480,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,757.62/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.91

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