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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 785.95 and 524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 785.95 and 524.90 is: 725.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 785.95 = 524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/785.95 = 524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 785.95 × 524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 412,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,539.91/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.49

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