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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.94, 848.40 and 524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.94, 848.40 and 524.06 is: 781.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.94 : 848.40 = 524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.94/848.40 = 524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.94x = 848.40 × 524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.94x = 444,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,608.26/568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.47

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