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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.43, 847.68 and 533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.43, 847.68 and 533.24 is: 799.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.43 : 847.68 = 533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.43/847.68 = 533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.43x = 847.68 × 533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.43x = 452,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,012.64/565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.42

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