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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.45, 852.66 and 534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.45, 852.66 and 534.63 is: 801.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.45 : 852.66 = 534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.45/852.66 = 534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.45x = 852.66 × 534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.45x = 455,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,860.81/568.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.93

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