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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.12, 773.19 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.12, 773.19 and 553.56 is: 762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.12 : 773.19 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.12/773.19 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.12x = 773.19 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.12x = 428,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,007.06/561.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.77

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