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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 848 and 532.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 848 and 532.48 is: 799.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 848 = 532.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/848 = 532.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 848 × 532.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 451,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,543.04/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.02

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