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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.79, 841.68 and 501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.79, 841.68 and 501.54 is: 750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.79 : 841.68 = 501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.79/841.68 = 501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.79x = 841.68 × 501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.79x = 422,136.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,136.19/562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.08

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