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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.80, 847.62 and 551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.80, 847.62 and 551.22 is: 825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.80 : 847.62 = 551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.80/847.62 = 551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.80x = 847.62 × 551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.80x = 467,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,225.10/565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.78

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