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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 852.20 and 532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 852.20 and 532 is: 794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 852.20 = 532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/852.20 = 532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 852.20 × 532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 453,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,370.40/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.16

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