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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.04, 858.24 and 529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.04, 858.24 and 529.60 is: 790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.04 : 858.24 = 529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.04/858.24 = 529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.04x = 858.24 × 529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.04x = 454,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,523.90/575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.42

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