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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.03, 845.72 and 559.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.03, 845.72 and 559.93 is: 833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.03 : 845.72 = 559.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.03/845.72 = 559.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.03x = 845.72 × 559.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.03x = 473,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,541.20/568.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.66

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