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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.28, 843.11 and 558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.28, 843.11 and 558.18 is: 831.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.28 : 843.11 = 558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.28/843.11 = 558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.28x = 843.11 × 558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.28x = 470,607.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,607.14/566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.05

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