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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.24, 847.64 and 558.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.24, 847.64 and 558.84 is: 833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.24 : 847.64 = 558.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.24/847.64 = 558.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.24x = 847.64 × 558.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.24x = 473,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,692.34/568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.62

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