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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.72, 852.97 and 517.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.72, 852.97 and 517.72 is: 780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.72 : 852.97 = 517.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.72/852.97 = 517.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.72x = 852.97 × 517.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.72x = 441,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,599.63/565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.60

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