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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.12, 863.10 and 575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.12, 863.10 and 575.40 is: 862.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.12 : 863.10 = 575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.12/863.10 = 575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.12x = 863.10 × 575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.12x = 496,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,627.74/576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.02

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