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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.18, 852.87 and 503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.18, 852.87 and 503.59 is: 755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.18 : 852.87 = 503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.18/852.87 = 503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.18x = 852.87 × 503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.18x = 429,496.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,496.80/568.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.92

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