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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.63, 775.68 and 553.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.63, 775.68 and 553.95 is: 765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.63 : 775.68 = 553.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.63/775.68 = 553.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.63x = 775.68 × 553.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.63x = 429,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,687.94/561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.07

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