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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.87, 784.71 and 505.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.87, 784.71 and 505.74 is: 697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.87 : 784.71 = 505.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.87/784.71 = 505.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.87x = 784.71 × 505.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.87x = 396,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,863.60/568.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.63

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