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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.60, 848.40 and 561.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.60, 848.40 and 561.55 is: 842.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.60 : 848.40 = 561.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.60/848.40 = 561.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.60x = 848.40 × 561.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.60x = 476,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,419.02/565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.33

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