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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.60, 765.60 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.60, 765.60 and 526.32 is: 725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.60 : 765.60 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.60/765.60 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.60x = 765.60 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.60x = 402,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,950.59/555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.25

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