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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.53, 845.78 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.53, 845.78 and 530.64 is: 795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.53 : 845.78 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.53/845.78 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.53x = 845.78 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.53x = 448,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,802.05/564.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.01

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