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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.26, 846.81 and 503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.26, 846.81 and 503.73 is: 754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.26 : 846.81 = 503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.26/846.81 = 503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.26x = 846.81 × 503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.26x = 426,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,563.60/565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.63

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