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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 794 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 794 and 425.72 is: 587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 794 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/794 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 794 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 338,021.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,021.68/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.78

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