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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.95, 842.87 and 503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.95, 842.87 and 503.39 is: 751.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.95 : 842.87 = 503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.95/842.87 = 503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.95x = 842.87 × 503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.95x = 424,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,285.60/564.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.02

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