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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.90, 846.11 and 524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.90, 846.11 and 524.83 is: 788.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.90 : 846.11 = 524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.90/846.11 = 524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.90x = 846.11 × 524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.90x = 444,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,063.91/562.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.89

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