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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.64, 787.72 and 522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.64, 787.72 and 522.32 is: 721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.64 : 787.72 = 522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.64/787.72 = 522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.64x = 787.72 × 522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.64x = 411,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,441.91/570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.02

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