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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 843.48 and 561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 843.48 and 561.36 is: 836.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 843.48 = 561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/843.48 = 561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 843.48 × 561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 473,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,495.93/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.68

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