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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567, 846.65 and 523.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567, 846.65 and 523.26 is: 781.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567 : 846.65 = 523.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567/846.65 = 523.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567x = 846.65 × 523.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567x = 443,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,019.39/567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.34

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