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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.47, 873.85 and 572.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.47, 873.85 and 572.14 is: 858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.47 : 873.85 = 572.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.47/873.85 = 572.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.47x = 873.85 × 572.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.47x = 499,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,964.54/582.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.35

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