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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.87, 847.53 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.87, 847.53 and 519.48 is: 779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.87 : 847.53 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.87/847.53 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.87x = 847.53 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.87x = 440,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,274.88/564.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.42

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