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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.12, 774.72 and 547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.12, 774.72 and 547.76 is: 753.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.12 : 774.72 = 547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.12/774.72 = 547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.12x = 774.72 × 547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.12x = 424,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,360.63/563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.59

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