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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.16, 849.96 and 535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.16, 849.96 and 535.92 is: 804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.16 : 849.96 = 535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.16/849.96 = 535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.16x = 849.96 × 535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.16x = 455,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,510.56/566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.56

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