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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.97, 848.57 and 540.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.97, 848.57 and 540.67 is: 812.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.97 : 848.57 = 540.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.97/848.57 = 540.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.97x = 848.57 × 540.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.97x = 458,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,799.82/564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.07

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