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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.37, 850.92 and 539.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.37, 850.92 and 539.59 is: 809.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.37 : 850.92 = 539.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.37/850.92 = 539.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.37x = 850.92 × 539.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.37x = 459,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,147.92/567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.26

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