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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 778.86 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 778.86 and 425.16 is: 586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 778.86 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/778.86 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 778.86 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 331,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,140.12/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.25

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