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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.55, 725.67 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.55, 725.67 and 511.56 is: 705.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.55 : 725.67 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.55/725.67 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.55x = 725.67 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.55x = 371,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,223.75/526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.02

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