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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.55, 780.12 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.55, 780.12 and 525.99 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.55 : 780.12 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.55/780.12 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.55x = 780.12 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.55x = 410,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,335.32/565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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