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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.76, 858.01 and 525.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.76, 858.01 and 525.29 is: 788.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.76 : 858.01 = 525.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.76/858.01 = 525.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.76x = 858.01 × 525.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.76x = 450,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,699.78/571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.27

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