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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.90, 828.49 and 559.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.90, 828.49 and 559.90 is: 828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.90 : 828.49 = 559.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.90/828.49 = 559.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.90x = 828.49 × 559.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.90x = 463,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,871.55/559.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.49

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