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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 847.44 and 541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 847.44 and 541.32 is: 806.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 847.44 = 541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/847.44 = 541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 847.44 × 541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 458,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,736.22/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.44

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