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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.55, 848.07 and 521.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.55, 848.07 and 521.37 is: 777.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.55 : 848.07 = 521.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.55/848.07 = 521.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.55x = 848.07 × 521.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.55x = 442,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,158.26/568.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.69

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