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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.03, 842.33 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.03, 842.33 and 530.48 is: 795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.03 : 842.33 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.03/842.33 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.03x = 842.33 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.03x = 446,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,842.65/562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.05

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