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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 823.24 and 561.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.08, 823.24 and 561.30 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.08 : 823.24 = 561.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.08/823.24 = 561.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.08x = 823.24 × 561.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.08x = 462,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,084.61/597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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