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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.82, 767.97 and 521.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.82, 767.97 and 521.06 is: 717.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.82 : 767.97 = 521.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.82/767.97 = 521.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.82x = 767.97 × 521.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.82x = 400,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,154.61/557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.35

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