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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.70, 851.55 and 554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.70, 851.55 and 554.20 is: 831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.70 : 851.55 = 554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.70/851.55 = 554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.70x = 851.55 × 554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.70x = 471,929.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,929.01/567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.30

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