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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.23, 786.39 and 527.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.23, 786.39 and 527.81 is: 727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.23 : 786.39 = 527.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.23/786.39 = 527.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.23x = 786.39 × 527.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.23x = 415,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,064.51/570.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.89

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