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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.75, 848.52 and 514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.75, 848.52 and 514.08 is: 766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.75 : 848.52 = 514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.75/848.52 = 514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.75x = 848.52 × 514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.75x = 436,207.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,207.16/568.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.96

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