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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.23, 842 and 499.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.23, 842 and 499.95 is: 750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.23 : 842 = 499.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.23/842 = 499.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.23x = 842 × 499.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.23x = 420,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,957.90/561.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.06

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