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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 855.21 and 524.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 855.21 and 524.91 is: 786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 855.21 = 524.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/855.21 = 524.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 855.21 × 524.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 448,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,908.28/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.90

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