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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.54, 783.42 and 551.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.54, 783.42 and 551.93 is: 761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.54 : 783.42 = 551.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.54/783.42 = 551.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.54x = 783.42 × 551.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.54x = 432,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,393.00/567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.87

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