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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.54, 783.26 and 523.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.54, 783.26 and 523.43 is: 722.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.54 : 783.26 = 523.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.54/783.26 = 523.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.54x = 783.26 × 523.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.54x = 409,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,975.25/567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.37

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