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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566, 847.08 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566, 847.08 and 534.44 is: 799.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566 : 847.08 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566/847.08 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566x = 847.08 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566x = 452,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,713.44/566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.85

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