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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.68, 853.64 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.68, 853.64 and 504.09 is: 756.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.68 : 853.64 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.68/853.64 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.68x = 853.64 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.68x = 430,308.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,308.87/568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.68

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