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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.58, 848.92 and 545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.58, 848.92 and 545.25 is: 816.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.58 : 848.92 = 545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.58/848.92 = 545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.58x = 848.92 × 545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.58x = 462,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,873.63/566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.96

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