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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.53, 845 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.53, 845 and 544.08 is: 817.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.53 : 845 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.53/845 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.53x = 845 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.53x = 459,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,747.60/562.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.29

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