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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.28, 843.93 and 503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.28, 843.93 and 503.03 is: 752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.28 : 843.93 = 503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.28/843.93 = 503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.28x = 843.93 × 503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.28x = 424,524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,524.22/564.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.33

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