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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.01, 773.51 and 498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.01, 773.51 and 498.64 is: 687.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.01 : 773.51 = 498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.01/773.51 = 498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.01x = 773.51 × 498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.01x = 385,703.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,703.03/561.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.52

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