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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.92, 851.96 and 536.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.92, 851.96 and 536.79 is: 805.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.92 : 851.96 = 536.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.92/851.96 = 536.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.92x = 851.96 × 536.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.92x = 457,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,320.92/567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.26

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