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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.48, 760.68 and 525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.48, 760.68 and 525.12 is: 723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.48 : 760.68 = 525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.48/760.68 = 525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.48x = 760.68 × 525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.48x = 399,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,448.28/552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.01

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