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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.34, 775.77 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.34, 775.77 and 550.62 is: 758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.34 : 775.77 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.34/775.77 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.34x = 775.77 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.34x = 427,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,154.48/563.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.25

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