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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 849.90 and 541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 849.90 and 541.14 is: 811.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 849.90 = 541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/849.90 = 541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 849.90 × 541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 459,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,914.89/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.11

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