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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.25, 832.39 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.25, 832.39 and 525.02 is: 785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.25 : 832.39 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.25/832.39 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.25x = 832.39 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.25x = 437,021.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,021.40/556.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.66

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