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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 860.22 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 860.22 and 526.50 is: 787.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 860.22 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/860.22 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 860.22 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 452,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,905.83/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.53

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