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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.60, 721.88 and 425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.60, 721.88 and 425.56 is: 587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.60 : 721.88 = 425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.60/721.88 = 425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.60x = 721.88 × 425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.60x = 307,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,203.25/522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.84

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