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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.96, 780.06 and 519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.96, 780.06 and 519.52 is: 716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.96 : 780.06 = 519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.96/780.06 = 519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.96x = 780.06 × 519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.96x = 405,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,256.77/565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.05

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