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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.08, 841.92 and 564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.08, 841.92 and 564.16 is: 839.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.08 : 841.92 = 564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.08/841.92 = 564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.08x = 841.92 × 564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.08x = 474,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,977.59/566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.06

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