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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 774.16 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 774.16 and 553.04 is: 764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 774.16 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/774.16 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 774.16 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 428,141.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,141.45/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.10

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