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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.07, 841.42 and 503.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.07, 841.42 and 503.07 is: 754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.07 : 841.42 = 503.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.07/841.42 = 503.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.07x = 841.42 × 503.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.07x = 423,293.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,293.16/561.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.44

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