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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.92, 844.41 and 532.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.92, 844.41 and 532.14 is: 798.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.92 : 844.41 = 532.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.92/844.41 = 532.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.92x = 844.41 × 532.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.92x = 449,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,344.34/562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.24

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