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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.97, 854.46 and 509.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.97, 854.46 and 509.98 is: 760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.97 : 854.46 = 509.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.97/854.46 = 509.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.97x = 854.46 × 509.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.97x = 435,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,757.51/572.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.52

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