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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 780.39 and 554.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 780.39 and 554.49 is: 760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 780.39 = 554.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/780.39 = 554.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 780.39 × 554.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 432,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,718.45/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.64

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