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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.84, 848.58 and 552.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.84, 848.58 and 552.86 is: 827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.84 : 848.58 = 552.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.84/848.58 = 552.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.84x = 848.58 × 552.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.84x = 469,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,149.10/566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.66

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