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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.28, 783 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.28, 783 and 540 is: 746.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.28 : 783 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.28/783 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.28x = 783 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.28x = 422,820
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,820/566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.66

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