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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.36, 842.72 and 524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.36, 842.72 and 524.02 is: 785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.36 : 842.72 = 524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.36/842.72 = 524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.36x = 842.72 × 524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.36x = 441,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,602.13/562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.27

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