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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.72, 786.24 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.72, 786.24 and 457.92 is: 688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.72 : 786.24 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.72/786.24 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.72x = 786.24 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.72x = 360,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,035.02/522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.77

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