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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.60, 846.96 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.60, 846.96 and 536.16 is: 802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.60 : 846.96 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.60/846.96 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.60x = 846.96 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.60x = 454,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,106.07/565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.87

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