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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.91, 795.36 and 525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.91, 795.36 and 525.59 is: 723.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.91 : 795.36 = 525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.91/795.36 = 525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.91x = 795.36 × 525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.91x = 418,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,033.26/577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.35

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