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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.04, 784.23 and 535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.04, 784.23 and 535.24 is: 738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.04 : 784.23 = 535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.04/784.23 = 535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.04x = 784.23 × 535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.04x = 419,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,747.34/568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.94

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