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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 851.40 and 524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 851.40 and 524.40 is: 786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 851.40 = 524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/851.40 = 524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 851.40 × 524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 446,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,474.16/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.60

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