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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.60, 782.90 and 548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.60, 782.90 and 548.55 is: 756.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.60 : 782.90 = 548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.60/782.90 = 548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.60x = 782.90 × 548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.60x = 429,462.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,462.05/567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.63

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