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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.58, 847.42 and 544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.58, 847.42 and 544.25 is: 815.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.58 : 847.42 = 544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.58/847.42 = 544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.58x = 847.42 × 544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.58x = 461,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,208.34/565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.46

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