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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.48, 855.57 and 515.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.48, 855.57 and 515.64 is: 777.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.48 : 855.57 = 515.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.48/855.57 = 515.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.48x = 855.57 × 515.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.48x = 441,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,166.11/567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.41

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