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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.79, 847.35 and 546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.79, 847.35 and 546.32 is: 818.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.79 : 847.35 = 546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.79/847.35 = 546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.79x = 847.35 × 546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.79x = 462,920.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,920.02/565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.19

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