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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.17, 848.09 and 527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.17, 848.09 and 527.51 is: 787.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.17 : 848.09 = 527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.17/848.09 = 527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.17x = 848.09 × 527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.17x = 447,379.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,379.39/568.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.40

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