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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.04, 778.20 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.04, 778.20 and 524.72 is: 722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.04 : 778.20 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.04/778.20 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.04x = 778.20 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.04x = 408,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,337.10/565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.67

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