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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.08, 848.17 and 544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.08, 848.17 and 544.75 is: 816.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.08 : 848.17 = 544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.08/848.17 = 544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.08x = 848.17 × 544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.08x = 462,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,040.61/566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.21

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