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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.10, 801.75 and 572.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.10, 801.75 and 572.10 is: 801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.10 : 801.75 = 572.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.10/801.75 = 572.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.10x = 801.75 × 572.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.10x = 458,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,681.18/572.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.75

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