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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.49, 868.08 and 561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.49, 868.08 and 561.24 is: 837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.49 : 868.08 = 561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.49/868.08 = 561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.49x = 868.08 × 561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.49x = 487,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,201.22/581.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.85

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