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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.06, 781.90 and 508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.06, 781.90 and 508.84 is: 700.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.06 : 781.90 = 508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.06/781.90 = 508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.06x = 781.90 × 508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.06x = 397,862.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,862.00/568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.39

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