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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.56, 843.08 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.56, 843.08 and 544.68 is: 810.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.56 : 843.08 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.56/843.08 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.56x = 843.08 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.56x = 459,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,208.81/566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.52

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