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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.12, 787.64 and 555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.12, 787.64 and 555.49 is: 768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.12 : 787.64 = 555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.12/787.64 = 555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.12x = 787.64 × 555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.12x = 437,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,526.14/569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.78

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