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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.14, 842.67 and 507.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.14, 842.67 and 507.15 is: 760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.14 : 842.67 = 507.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.14/842.67 = 507.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.14x = 842.67 × 507.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.14x = 427,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,360.09/562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.24

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