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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.20, 849.30 and 562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.20, 849.30 and 562.60 is: 843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.20 : 849.30 = 562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.20/849.30 = 562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.20x = 849.30 × 562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.20x = 477,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,816.18/566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.90

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