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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.54, 838.32 and 503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.54, 838.32 and 503.02 is: 753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.54 : 838.32 = 503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.54/838.32 = 503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.54x = 838.32 × 503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.54x = 421,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,691.73/559.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.64

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