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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 783.60 and 545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 783.60 and 545.24 is: 752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 783.60 = 545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/783.60 = 545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 783.60 × 545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 427,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,250.06/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.31

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