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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 848.82 and 519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 848.82 and 519.32 is: 777.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 848.82 = 519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/848.82 = 519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 848.82 × 519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 440,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,809.20/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.66

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