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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 784.89 and 421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 784.89 and 421.86 is: 582.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 784.89 = 421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/784.89 = 421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 784.89 × 421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 331,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,113.70/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.00

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