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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.36, 845.57 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.36, 845.57 and 507.29 is: 760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.36 : 845.57 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.36/845.57 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.36x = 845.57 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.36x = 428,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,946.67/564.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.06

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