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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.55, 784.06 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.55, 784.06 and 526.12 is: 725.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.55 : 784.06 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.55/784.06 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.55x = 784.06 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.55x = 412,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,509.31/568.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.55

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