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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.71, 858.60 and 527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.71, 858.60 and 527.14 is: 790.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.71 : 858.60 = 527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.71/858.60 = 527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.71x = 858.60 × 527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.71x = 452,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,602.40/572.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.28

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