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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.70, 847.02 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.70, 847.02 and 507.28 is: 760.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.70 : 847.02 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.70/847.02 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.70x = 847.02 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.70x = 429,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,676.31/564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.89

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