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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.92, 858.42 and 525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.92, 858.42 and 525.82 is: 790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.92 : 858.42 = 525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.92/858.42 = 525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.92x = 858.42 × 525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.92x = 451,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,371.63/570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.60

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