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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.14, 850.98 and 538.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.14, 850.98 and 538.97 is: 808.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.14 : 850.98 = 538.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.14/850.98 = 538.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.14x = 850.98 × 538.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.14x = 458,652.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,652.69/567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.71

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