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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.74, 844.32 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.74, 844.32 and 504.24 is: 752.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.74 : 844.32 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.74/844.32 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.74x = 844.32 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.74x = 425,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,739.92/565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.54

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