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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 774.66 and 421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 774.66 and 421.84 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 774.66 = 421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/774.66 = 421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 774.66 × 421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 326,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,782.57/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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