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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.97, 847.62 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.97, 847.62 and 550.40 is: 824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.97 : 847.62 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.97/847.62 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.97x = 847.62 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.97x = 466,525.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,525.81/565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.30

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