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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 797.22 and 525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 797.22 and 525.48 is: 725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 797.22 = 525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/797.22 = 525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 797.22 × 525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 418,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,923.17/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.63

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