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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.68, 778.86 and 518.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.68, 778.86 and 518.21 is: 714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.68 : 778.86 = 518.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.68/778.86 = 518.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.68x = 778.86 × 518.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.68x = 403,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,609.15/564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.76

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