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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 782.08 and 520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 782.08 and 520.54 is: 717.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 782.08 = 520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/782.08 = 520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 782.08 × 520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 407,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,103.92/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.98

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