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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.80, 782.88 and 547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.80, 782.88 and 547.68 is: 753.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.80 : 782.88 = 547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.80/782.88 = 547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.80x = 782.88 × 547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.80x = 428,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,767.72/568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.81

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