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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.90, 842.85 and 498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.90, 842.85 and 498.54 is: 747.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.90 : 842.85 = 498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.90/842.85 = 498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.90x = 842.85 × 498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.90x = 420,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,194.44/561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.81

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