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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.59, 844.07 and 529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.59, 844.07 and 529.98 is: 795.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.59 : 844.07 = 529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.59/844.07 = 529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.59x = 844.07 × 529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.59x = 447,337.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,337.57/562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.14

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