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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 855.56 and 547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 855.56 and 547.20 is: 821.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 855.56 = 547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/855.56 = 547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 855.56 × 547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 468,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,162.43/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.86

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