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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.80, 840.72 and 485.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.80, 840.72 and 485.66 is: 726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.80 : 840.72 = 485.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.80/840.72 = 485.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.80x = 840.72 × 485.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.80x = 408,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,304.08/561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.78

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