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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.68, 851.39 and 539.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.68, 851.39 and 539.91 is: 809.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.68 : 851.39 = 539.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.68/851.39 = 539.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.68x = 851.39 × 539.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.68x = 459,671.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,671.28/567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.73

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