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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.32, 847.98 and 518.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.32, 847.98 and 518.34 is: 777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.32 : 847.98 = 518.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.32/847.98 = 518.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.32x = 847.98 × 518.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.32x = 439,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,541.95/565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.51

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