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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.24, 847.53 and 503.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.24, 847.53 and 503.99 is: 751.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.24 : 847.53 = 503.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.24/847.53 = 503.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.24x = 847.53 × 503.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.24x = 427,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,146.64/568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.70

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