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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.74, 846.78 and 503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.74, 846.78 and 503.49 is: 750.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.74 : 846.78 = 503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.74/846.78 = 503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.74x = 846.78 × 503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.74x = 426,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,345.26/567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.96

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