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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.72, 847.08 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.72, 847.08 and 542.04 is: 813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.72 : 847.08 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.72/847.08 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.72x = 847.08 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.72x = 459,151.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,151.24/564.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.06

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