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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.89, 848.60 and 503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.89, 848.60 and 503.28 is: 750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.89 : 848.60 = 503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.89/848.60 = 503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.89x = 848.60 × 503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.89x = 427,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,080.89/568.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.73

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