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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.07, 774.08 and 549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.07, 774.08 and 549.96 is: 757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.07 : 774.08 = 549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.07/774.08 = 549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.07x = 774.08 × 549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.07x = 425,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,710.29/562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.40

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