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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.07, 775.45 and 550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.07, 775.45 and 550.96 is: 758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.07 : 775.45 = 550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.07/775.45 = 550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.07x = 775.45 × 550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.07x = 427,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,241.93/563.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.77

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