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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 791.91 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 791.91 and 522.34 is: 719.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 791.91 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/791.91 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 791.91 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 413,646.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,646.27/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.22

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