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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.80, 848.90 and 545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.80, 848.90 and 545.80 is: 818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.80 : 848.90 = 545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.80/848.90 = 545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.80x = 848.90 × 545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.80x = 463,329.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,329.62/565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.89

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