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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.88, 844.98 and 536.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.88, 844.98 and 536.08 is: 801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.88 : 844.98 = 536.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.88/844.98 = 536.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.88x = 844.98 × 536.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.88x = 452,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,976.88/564.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.90

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