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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.03, 788.92 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.03, 788.92 and 425.52 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.03 : 788.92 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.03/788.92 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.03x = 788.92 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.03x = 335,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,700.17/571.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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