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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.12, 845.97 and 547.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.12, 845.97 and 547.37 is: 815.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.12 : 845.97 = 547.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.12/845.97 = 547.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.12x = 845.97 × 547.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.12x = 463,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,051.63/568.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.07

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