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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 778.68 and 518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 778.68 and 518.52 is: 714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 778.68 = 518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/778.68 = 518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 778.68 × 518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 403,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,761.15/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.67

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