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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.52, 839 and 552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.52, 839 and 552.80 is: 824.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.52 : 839 = 552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.52/839 = 552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.52x = 839 × 552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.52x = 463,799.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,799.20/562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.50

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