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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 845.82 and 555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 845.82 and 555.30 is: 833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 845.82 = 555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/845.82 = 555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 845.82 × 555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 469,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,683.85/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.13

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