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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.77, 843.92 and 452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.77, 843.92 and 452.74 is: 678.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.77 : 843.92 = 452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.77/843.92 = 452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.77x = 843.92 × 452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.77x = 382,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,078.53/562.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.92

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