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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.39, 775.10 and 524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.39, 775.10 and 524.45 is: 724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.39 : 775.10 = 524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.39/775.10 = 524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.39x = 775.10 × 524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.39x = 406,494.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,494.70/561.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.09

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