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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 783.24 and 510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 783.24 and 510.32 is: 703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 783.24 = 510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/783.24 = 510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 783.24 × 510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 399,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,703.04/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.80

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