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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 780.36 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 780.36 and 516.24 is: 711.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 780.36 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/780.36 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 780.36 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 402,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,853.05/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.86

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