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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.08, 848.48 and 514.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.08, 848.48 and 514.88 is: 771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.08 : 848.48 = 514.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.08/848.48 = 514.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.08x = 848.48 × 514.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.08x = 436,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,865.38/566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.74

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