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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.84, 780.53 and 425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.84, 780.53 and 425.90 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.84 : 780.53 = 425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.84/780.53 = 425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.84x = 780.53 × 425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.84x = 332,427.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,427.73/565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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