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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.29, 843.57 and 562.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.29, 843.57 and 562.29 is: 843.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.29 : 843.57 = 562.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.29/843.57 = 562.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.29x = 843.57 × 562.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.29x = 474,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,330.98/562.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.57

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