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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.13, 774.84 and 536.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.13, 774.84 and 536.08 is: 740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.13 : 774.84 = 536.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.13/774.84 = 536.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.13x = 774.84 × 536.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.13x = 415,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,374.29/561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.25

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