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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.12, 782.82 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.12, 782.82 and 435.96 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.12 : 782.82 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.12/782.82 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.12x = 782.82 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.12x = 341,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,278.21/567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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