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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 848.75 and 552.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 848.75 and 552.87 is: 828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 848.75 = 552.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/848.75 = 552.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 848.75 × 552.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 469,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,245.65/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.12

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