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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.55, 774.02 and 549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.55, 774.02 and 549.59 is: 756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.55 : 774.02 = 549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.55/774.02 = 549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.55x = 774.02 × 549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.55x = 425,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,390.90/562.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.18

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