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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 855.56 and 552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 855.56 and 552.02 is: 827.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 855.56 = 552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/855.56 = 552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 855.56 × 552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 472,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,283.33/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.04

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