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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.78, 844.65 and 529.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.78, 844.65 and 529.89 is: 793.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.78 : 844.65 = 529.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.78/844.65 = 529.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.78x = 844.65 × 529.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.78x = 447,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,571.59/563.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.88

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