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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.66, 847.44 and 503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.66, 847.44 and 503.91 is: 756.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.66 : 847.44 = 503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.66/847.44 = 503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.66x = 847.44 × 503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.66x = 427,033.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,033.49/564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.27

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