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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 784.62 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 784.62 and 511.32 is: 705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 784.62 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/784.62 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 784.62 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 401,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,191.90/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.18

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