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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.11, 779.49 and 524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.11, 779.49 and 524.07 is: 722.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.11 : 779.49 = 524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.11/779.49 = 524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.11x = 779.49 × 524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.11x = 408,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,507.32/565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.88

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