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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.86, 783.89 and 443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.86, 783.89 and 443.86 is: 612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.86 : 783.89 = 443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.86/783.89 = 443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.86x = 783.89 × 443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.86x = 347,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,937.42/567.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.72

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