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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.91, 866.33 and 572.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.91, 866.33 and 572.43 is: 859.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.91 : 866.33 = 572.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.91/866.33 = 572.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.91x = 866.33 × 572.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.91x = 495,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,910.42/576.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.60

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