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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.06, 841.35 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.06, 841.35 and 514.22 is: 769.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.06 : 841.35 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.06/841.35 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.06x = 841.35 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.06x = 432,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,639.00/562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.74

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