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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.90, 852.72 and 499.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.90, 852.72 and 499.99 is: 750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.90 : 852.72 = 499.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.90/852.72 = 499.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.90x = 852.72 × 499.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.90x = 426,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,351.47/567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.75

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