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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.74, 775.56 and 534.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.74, 775.56 and 534.46 is: 737.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.74 : 775.56 = 534.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.74/775.56 = 534.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.74x = 775.56 × 534.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.74x = 414,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,505.80/561.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.90

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