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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.83, 848.93 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.83, 848.93 and 554.25 is: 827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.83 : 848.93 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.83/848.93 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.83x = 848.93 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.83x = 470,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,519.45/568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.17

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