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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.73, 851.82 and 554.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.73, 851.82 and 554.62 is: 833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.73 : 851.82 = 554.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.73/851.82 = 554.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.73x = 851.82 × 554.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.73x = 472,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,436.41/566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.62

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