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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.80, 850.50 and 535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.80, 850.50 and 535.82 is: 804.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.80 : 850.50 = 535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.80/850.50 = 535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.80x = 850.50 × 535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.80x = 455,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,710.66/566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.01

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