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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.18, 789.26 and 422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.18, 789.26 and 422.66 is: 583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.18 : 789.26 = 422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.18/789.26 = 422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.18x = 789.26 × 422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.18x = 333,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,585.74/572.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.01

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