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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 836.09 and 529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 836.09 and 529.72 is: 789.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 836.09 = 529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/836.09 = 529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 836.09 × 529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 442,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,893.59/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.25

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