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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.44, 852.76 and 545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.44, 852.76 and 545.84 is: 820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.44 : 852.76 = 545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.44/852.76 = 545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.44x = 852.76 × 545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.44x = 465,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,470.52/567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.30

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