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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.08, 844 and 534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.08, 844 and 534.64 is: 802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.08 : 844 = 534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.08/844 = 534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.08x = 844 × 534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.08x = 451,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,236.16/562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.80

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