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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.84, 775.08 and 550.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.84, 775.08 and 550.12 is: 757.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.84 : 775.08 = 550.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.84/775.08 = 550.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.84x = 775.08 × 550.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.84x = 426,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,387.01/562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.56

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