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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.90, 778.34 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.90, 778.34 and 526.80 is: 725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.90 : 778.34 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.90/778.34 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.90x = 778.34 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.90x = 410,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,029.51/564.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.84

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