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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.26, 847.67 and 513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.26, 847.67 and 513.54 is: 766.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.26 : 847.67 = 513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.26/847.67 = 513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.26x = 847.67 × 513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.26x = 435,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,309.88/568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.04

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