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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 841.92 and 532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 841.92 and 532 is: 792.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 841.92 = 532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/841.92 = 532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 841.92 × 532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 447,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,901.44/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.58

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