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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.26, 844.76 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.26, 844.76 and 531.18 is: 798.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.26 : 844.76 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.26/844.76 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.26x = 844.76 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.26x = 448,719.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,719.62/562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.06

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