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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 847.84 and 526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 847.84 and 526.88 is: 790.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 847.84 = 526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/847.84 = 526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 847.84 × 526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 446,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,709.94/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.69

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