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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.93, 864.62 and 573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.93, 864.62 and 573.30 is: 860.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.93 : 864.62 = 573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.93/864.62 = 573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.93x = 864.62 × 573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.93x = 495,683.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,683.78/575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.67

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