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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.56, 780.44 and 508.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.56, 780.44 and 508.18 is: 698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.56 : 780.44 = 508.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.56/780.44 = 508.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.56x = 780.44 × 508.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.56x = 396,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,604.00/567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.79

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