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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.17, 777.27 and 553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.17, 777.27 and 553.89 is: 765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.17 : 777.27 = 553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.17/777.27 = 553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.17x = 777.27 × 553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.17x = 430,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,522.08/562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.82

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