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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.96, 855.98 and 525.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.96, 855.98 and 525.39 is: 787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.96 : 855.98 = 525.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.96/855.98 = 525.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.96x = 855.98 × 525.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.96x = 449,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,723.33/570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.66

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