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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.79, 783.84 and 542.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.79, 783.84 and 542.35 is: 750.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.79 : 783.84 = 542.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.79/783.84 = 542.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.79x = 783.84 × 542.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.79x = 425,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,115.62/566.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.04

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