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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.49, 845.22 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.49, 845.22 and 555.80 is: 833.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.49 : 845.22 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.49/845.22 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.49x = 845.22 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.49x = 469,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,773.28/563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.69

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