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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.78, 843 and 542.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.78, 843 and 542.62 is: 812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.78 : 843 = 542.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.78/843 = 542.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.78x = 843 × 542.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.78x = 457,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,428.66/562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.80

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