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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.97, 842.74 and 504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.97, 842.74 and 504.43 is: 755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.97 : 842.74 = 504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.97/842.74 = 504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.97x = 842.74 × 504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.97x = 425,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,099.97/562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.10

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