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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.54, 784.05 and 559.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.54, 784.05 and 559.86 is: 773.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.54 : 784.05 = 559.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.54/784.05 = 559.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.54x = 784.05 × 559.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.54x = 438,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,958.23/567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.44

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