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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.26, 850.97 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.26, 850.97 and 536.13 is: 804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.26 : 850.97 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.26/850.97 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.26x = 850.97 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.26x = 456,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,230.55/567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.27

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