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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.40, 846.60 and 552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.40, 846.60 and 552.40 is: 828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.40 : 846.60 = 552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.40/846.60 = 552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.40x = 846.60 × 552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.40x = 467,661.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,661.84/564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.60

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