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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 789.39 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 789.39 and 562.14 is: 781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 789.39 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/789.39 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 789.39 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 443,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,747.69/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.14

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