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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.45, 866.85 and 573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.45, 866.85 and 573.40 is: 860.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.45 : 866.85 = 573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.45/866.85 = 573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.45x = 866.85 × 573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.45x = 497,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,051.79/577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.77

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