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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.73, 848.82 and 552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.73, 848.82 and 552.62 is: 830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.73 : 848.82 = 552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.73/848.82 = 552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.73x = 848.82 × 552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.73x = 469,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,071.22/564.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.62

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