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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 841.68 and 523.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 841.68 and 523.98 is: 784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 841.68 = 523.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/841.68 = 523.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 841.68 × 523.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 441,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,023.49/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.80

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