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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.83, 862.26 and 522.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.83, 862.26 and 522.37 is: 782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.83 : 862.26 = 522.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.83/862.26 = 522.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.83x = 862.26 × 522.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.83x = 450,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,418.76/575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.21

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