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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 785.44 and 527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 785.44 and 527.12 is: 726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 785.44 = 527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/785.44 = 527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 785.44 × 527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 414,021.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,021.13/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.93

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