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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.84, 773.70 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.84, 773.70 and 549.12 is: 756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.84 : 773.70 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.84/773.70 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.84x = 773.70 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.84x = 424,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,854.14/561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.18

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