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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.98, 783.41 and 548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.98, 783.41 and 548.93 is: 757.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.98 : 783.41 = 548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.98/783.41 = 548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.98x = 783.41 × 548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.98x = 430,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,040.58/567.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.15

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