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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.08, 842.96 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.08, 842.96 and 544 is: 810.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.08 : 842.96 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.08/842.96 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.08x = 842.96 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.08x = 458,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,570.24/566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.08

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