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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.78, 845.79 and 506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.78, 845.79 and 506.22 is: 758.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.78 : 845.79 = 506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.78/845.79 = 506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.78x = 845.79 × 506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.78x = 428,155.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,155.81/564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.09

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