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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 780.37 and 512.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 780.37 and 512.54 is: 707.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 780.37 = 512.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/780.37 = 512.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 780.37 × 512.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 399,970.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,970.84/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.99

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