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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.72, 813.60 and 525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.72, 813.60 and 525.76 is: 721.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.72 : 813.60 = 525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.72/813.60 = 525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.72x = 813.60 × 525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.72x = 427,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,758.34/592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.69

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