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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.85, 847.83 and 504.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.85, 847.83 and 504.75 is: 754.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.85 : 847.83 = 504.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.85/847.83 = 504.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.85x = 847.83 × 504.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.85x = 427,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,942.19/566.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.95

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