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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.14, 852.48 and 539.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.14, 852.48 and 539.97 is: 810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.14 : 852.48 = 539.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.14/852.48 = 539.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.14x = 852.48 × 539.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.14x = 460,313.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,313.63/568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.21

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