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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.42, 845.94 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.42, 845.94 and 554.24 is: 832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.42 : 845.94 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.42/845.94 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.42x = 845.94 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.42x = 468,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,853.79/563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.16

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