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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.92, 781.68 and 517.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.92, 781.68 and 517.78 is: 713.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.92 : 781.68 = 517.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.92/781.68 = 517.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.92x = 781.68 × 517.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.92x = 404,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,738.27/566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.92

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