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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.18, 856 and 552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.18, 856 and 552.60 is: 834.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.18 : 856 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.18/856 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.18x = 856 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.18x = 473,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,025.60/567.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.00

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