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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 867.56 and 525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 867.56 and 525.26 is: 790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 867.56 = 525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/867.56 = 525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 867.56 × 525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 455,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,694.57/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.75

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