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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.88, 853.66 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.88, 853.66 and 564.24 is: 846.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.88 : 853.66 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.88/853.66 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.88x = 853.66 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.88x = 481,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,669.12/568.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.70

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