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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.52, 775.92 and 489.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.52, 775.92 and 489.34 is: 676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.52 : 775.92 = 489.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.52/775.92 = 489.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.52x = 775.92 × 489.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.52x = 379,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,688.69/561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.18

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