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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.04, 853.80 and 525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.04, 853.80 and 525.08 is: 786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.04 : 853.80 = 525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.04/853.80 = 525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.04x = 853.80 × 525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.04x = 448,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,313.30/570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.46

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