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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 823.16 and 567.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 823.16 and 567.14 is: 780.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 823.16 = 567.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/823.16 = 567.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 823.16 × 567.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 466,844.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,844.26/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.79

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