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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.99, 837.33 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.99, 837.33 and 530.55 is: 790.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.99 : 837.33 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.99/837.33 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.99x = 837.33 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.99x = 444,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,245.43/561.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.49

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