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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 782.28 and 520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 782.28 and 520.68 is: 718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 782.28 = 520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/782.28 = 520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 782.28 × 520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 407,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,317.55/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.17

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