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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 844.01 and 530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 844.01 and 530.68 is: 797.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 844.01 = 530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/844.01 = 530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 844.01 × 530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 447,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,899.23/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.31

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