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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 847.68 and 526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 847.68 and 526.72 is: 791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 847.68 = 526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/847.68 = 526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 847.68 × 526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 446,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,490.01/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.42

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