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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.85, 783.83 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.85, 783.83 and 391.86 is: 539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.85 : 783.83 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.85/783.83 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.85x = 783.83 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.85x = 307,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,152.60/568.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.96

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