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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.16, 779.24 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.16, 779.24 and 534.38 is: 736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.16 : 779.24 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.16/779.24 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.16x = 779.24 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.16x = 416,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,407.71/565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.80

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