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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 849.96 and 548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 849.96 and 548.04 is: 820.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 849.96 = 548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/849.96 = 548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 849.96 × 548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 465,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,815.27/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.79

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