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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 784.59 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 784.59 and 403.04 is: 555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 784.59 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/784.59 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 784.59 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 316,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,221.15/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.86

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