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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 789.84 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 789.84 and 425.52 is: 586.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 789.84 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/789.84 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 789.84 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 336,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,092.72/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.43

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