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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561, 837.82 and 484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561, 837.82 and 484.12 is: 723.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561 : 837.82 = 484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561/837.82 = 484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561x = 837.82 × 484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561x = 405,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,605.42/561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.00

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