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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.08, 847.38 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.08, 847.38 and 526.89 is: 794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.08 : 847.38 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.08/847.38 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.08x = 847.38 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.08x = 446,476.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,476.05/562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.33

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