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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.08, 845.50 and 535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.08, 845.50 and 535.64 is: 804.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.08 : 845.50 = 535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.08/845.50 = 535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.08x = 845.50 × 535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.08x = 452,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,883.62/563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.30

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