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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.71, 856.93 and 525.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.71, 856.93 and 525.58 is: 787.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.71 : 856.93 = 525.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.71/856.93 = 525.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.71x = 856.93 × 525.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.71x = 450,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,381.81/571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.78

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