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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.47, 854.48 and 527.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.47, 854.48 and 527.23 is: 789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.47 : 854.48 = 527.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.47/854.48 = 527.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.47x = 854.48 × 527.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.47x = 450,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,509.88/570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.72

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