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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.08, 845.18 and 542.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.08, 845.18 and 542.75 is: 813.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.08 : 845.18 = 542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.08/845.18 = 542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.08x = 845.18 × 542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.08x = 458,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,714.51/564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.22

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