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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 832.14 and 561.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 832.14 and 561.87 is: 775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 832.14 = 561.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/832.14 = 561.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 832.14 × 561.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 467,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,554.50/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.50

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