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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.03, 844.23 and 558.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.03, 844.23 and 558.93 is: 832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.03 : 844.23 = 558.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.03/844.23 = 558.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.03x = 844.23 × 558.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.03x = 471,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,862.68/567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.17

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