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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.87, 786.29 and 518.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.87, 786.29 and 518.89 is: 717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.87 : 786.29 = 518.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.87/786.29 = 518.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.87x = 786.29 × 518.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.87x = 407,995.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,995.10/568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.21

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