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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.25, 778.82 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.25, 778.82 and 535.50 is: 737.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.25 : 778.82 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.25/778.82 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.25x = 778.82 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.25x = 417,055.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,055.43/565.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.83

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