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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.27, 790.76 and 521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.27, 790.76 and 521.48 is: 718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.27 : 790.76 = 521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.27/790.76 = 521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.27x = 790.76 × 521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.27x = 412,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,368.81/574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.08

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