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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 780.12 and 507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 780.12 and 507.92 is: 700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 780.12 = 507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/780.12 = 507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 780.12 × 507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 396,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,238.55/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.07

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