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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.56, 847.08 and 542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.56, 847.08 and 542.48 is: 813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.56 : 847.08 = 542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.56/847.08 = 542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.56x = 847.08 × 542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.56x = 459,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,523.96/564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.95

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