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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.90, 775.47 and 538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.90, 775.47 and 538.30 is: 741.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.90 : 775.47 = 538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.90/775.47 = 538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.90x = 775.47 × 538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.90x = 417,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,428.93/562.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.57

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