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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.73, 772.84 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.73, 772.84 and 495.04 is: 681.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.73 : 772.84 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.73/772.84 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.73x = 772.84 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.73x = 382,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,586.71/561.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.09

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