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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 865.71 and 561.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 865.71 and 561.48 is: 843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 865.71 = 561.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/865.71 = 561.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 865.71 × 561.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 486,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,078.85/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.80

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