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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.49, 862.07 and 562.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.49, 862.07 and 562.65 is: 838.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.49 : 862.07 = 562.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.49/862.07 = 562.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.49x = 862.07 × 562.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.49x = 485,040.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,040.87/578.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.46

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