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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.02, 847.52 and 554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.02, 847.52 and 554.32 is: 835.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.02 : 847.52 = 554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.02/847.52 = 554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.02x = 847.52 × 554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.02x = 469,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,797.29/562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.92

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