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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.28, 780.80 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.28, 780.80 and 535.50 is: 738.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.28 : 780.80 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.28/780.80 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.28x = 780.80 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.28x = 418,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,115.72/566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.36

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