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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.80, 852 and 536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.80, 852 and 536.82 is: 805.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.80 : 852 = 536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.80/852 = 536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.80x = 852 × 536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.80x = 457,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,370.64/567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.51

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