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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.31, 856.32 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.31, 856.32 and 525.16 is: 787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.31 : 856.32 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.31/856.32 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.31x = 856.32 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.31x = 449,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,705.01/571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.15

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