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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.64, 852 and 536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.64, 852 and 536.96 is: 804.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.64 : 852 = 536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.64/852 = 536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.64x = 852 × 536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.64x = 457,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,489.92/568.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.53

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