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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.44, 844.44 and 552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.44, 844.44 and 552.72 is: 829.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.44 : 844.44 = 552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.44/844.44 = 552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.44x = 844.44 × 552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.44x = 466,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,738.88/562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.85

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