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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.15, 769.52 and 524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.15, 769.52 and 524.75 is: 724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.15 : 769.52 = 524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.15/769.52 = 524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.15x = 769.52 × 524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.15x = 403,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,803.00/557.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.77

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