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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.44, 843.96 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.44, 843.96 and 532.64 is: 800.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.44 : 843.96 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.44/843.96 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.44x = 843.96 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.44x = 449,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,526.85/561.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.67

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