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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 832.75 and 567.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 832.75 and 567.85 is: 787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 832.75 = 567.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/832.75 = 567.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 832.75 × 567.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 472,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,877.09/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.21

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