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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.22, 858.67 and 525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.22, 858.67 and 525.75 is: 788.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.22 : 858.67 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.22/858.67 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.22x = 858.67 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.22x = 451,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,441.46/572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.93

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