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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.51, 846.90 and 516.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.51, 846.90 and 516.18 is: 774.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.51 : 846.90 = 516.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.51/846.90 = 516.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.51x = 846.90 × 516.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.51x = 437,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,152.84/564.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.39

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