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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.68, 835.80 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.68, 835.80 and 525.64 is: 787.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.68 : 835.80 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.68/835.80 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.68x = 835.80 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.68x = 439,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,329.91/557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.78

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