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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.85, 852.30 and 554.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.85, 852.30 and 554.70 is: 834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.85 : 852.30 = 554.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.85/852.30 = 554.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.85x = 852.30 × 554.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.85x = 472,770.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,770.81/566.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.03

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