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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.64, 986.91 and 568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.64, 986.91 and 568.76 is: 784.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.64 : 986.91 = 568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.64/986.91 = 568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.64x = 986.91 × 568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.64x = 561,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,314.93/715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.35

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