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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 828.57 and 561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 828.57 and 561.22 is: 773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 828.57 = 561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/828.57 = 561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 828.57 × 561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 465,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,010.06/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.03

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