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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 841.56 and 533.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 841.56 and 533.38 is: 800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 841.56 = 533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/841.56 = 533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 841.56 × 533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 448,871.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,871.27/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.07

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