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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.52, 791.76 and 527.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.52, 791.76 and 527.96 is: 727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.52 : 791.76 = 527.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.52/791.76 = 527.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.52x = 791.76 × 527.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.52x = 418,017.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,017.61/574.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.59

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