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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 780.84 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 780.84 and 506.52 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 780.84 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/780.84 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 780.84 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 395,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,511.08/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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