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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.88, 780.62 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.88, 780.62 and 526.32 is: 726.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.88 : 780.62 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.88/780.62 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.88x = 780.62 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.88x = 410,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,853.29/565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.05

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