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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.86, 847.62 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.86, 847.62 and 535.98 is: 802.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.86 : 847.62 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.86/847.62 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.86x = 847.62 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.86x = 454,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,307.37/565.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.86

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