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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.88, 852.52 and 539.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.88, 852.52 and 539.18 is: 809.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.88 : 852.52 = 539.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.88/852.52 = 539.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.88x = 852.52 × 539.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.88x = 459,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,661.73/567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.43

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