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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.23, 845.07 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.23, 845.07 and 507.87 is: 762.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.23 : 845.07 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.23/845.07 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.23x = 845.07 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.23x = 429,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,185.70/563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.01

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