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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.80, 850.42 and 555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.80, 850.42 and 555.64 is: 832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.80 : 850.42 = 555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.80/850.42 = 555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.80x = 850.42 × 555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.80x = 472,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,527.37/567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.21

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