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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 767.61 and 525.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 767.61 and 525.78 is: 724.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 767.61 = 525.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/767.61 = 525.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 767.61 × 525.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 403,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,593.99/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.46

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