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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 844.44 and 529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 844.44 and 529.50 is: 788.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 844.44 = 529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/844.44 = 529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 844.44 × 529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 447,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,130.98/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.92

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