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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.59, 844.11 and 539.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.59, 844.11 and 539.05 is: 803.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.59 : 844.11 = 539.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.59/844.11 = 539.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.59x = 844.11 × 539.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.59x = 455,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,017.50/566.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.08

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