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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.36, 783.52 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.36, 783.52 and 535.04 is: 738.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.36 : 783.52 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.36/783.52 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.36x = 783.52 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.36x = 419,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,214.54/567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.89

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