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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 854.82 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 854.82 and 525.60 is: 786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 854.82 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/854.82 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 854.82 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 449,293.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,293.39/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.91

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