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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.57, 852.80 and 529.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.57, 852.80 and 529.35 is: 795.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.57 : 852.80 = 529.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.57/852.80 = 529.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.57x = 852.80 × 529.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.57x = 451,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,427.03/567.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.37

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