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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.74, 782.94 and 525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.74, 782.94 and 525.32 is: 724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.74 : 782.94 = 525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.74/782.94 = 525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.74x = 782.94 × 525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.74x = 411,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,294.04/567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.44

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