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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 839.77 and 537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 839.77 and 537.56 is: 800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 839.77 = 537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/839.77 = 537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 839.77 × 537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 451,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,426.76/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.23

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