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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.17, 846.98 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.17, 846.98 and 548.54 is: 822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.17 : 846.98 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.17/846.98 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.17x = 846.98 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.17x = 464,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,603.84/565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.07

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