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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.05, 790.73 and 526.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.05, 790.73 and 526.69 is: 728.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.05 : 790.73 = 526.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.05/790.73 = 526.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.05x = 790.73 × 526.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.05x = 416,466.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,466.95/572.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.03

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