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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 853.20 and 564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 853.20 and 564.84 is: 847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 853.20 = 564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/853.20 = 564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 853.20 × 564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 481,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,921.49/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.33

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