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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.49, 784.37 and 560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.49, 784.37 and 560.30 is: 773.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.49 : 784.37 = 560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.49/784.37 = 560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.49x = 784.37 × 560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.49x = 439,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,479.99/568.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.07

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