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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 790.92 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 790.92 and 525.84 is: 726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 790.92 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/790.92 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 790.92 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 415,897.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,897.37/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.28

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