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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 835.02 and 554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 835.02 and 554.27 is: 825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 835.02 = 554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/835.02 = 554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 835.02 × 554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 462,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,822.36/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.50

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