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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.62, 843.74 and 530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.62, 843.74 and 530.54 is: 797.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.62 : 843.74 = 530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.62/843.74 = 530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.62x = 843.74 × 530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.62x = 447,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,634.93/561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.05

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