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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.46, 785.32 and 564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.46, 785.32 and 564.14 is: 779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.46 : 785.32 = 564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.46/785.32 = 564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.46x = 785.32 × 564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.46x = 443,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,030.42/568.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.35

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