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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.54, 849.50 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.54, 849.50 and 547.08 is: 821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.54 : 849.50 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.54/849.50 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.54x = 849.50 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.54x = 464,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,744.46/565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.77

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