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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.26, 842.50 and 425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.26, 842.50 and 425.79 is: 639.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.26 : 842.50 = 425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.26/842.50 = 425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.26x = 842.50 × 425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.26x = 358,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,721.73/561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.14

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