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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562, 775.08 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562, 775.08 and 422.64 is: 582.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562 : 775.08 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562/775.08 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562x = 775.08 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562x = 327,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,579.81/562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.88

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