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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.51, 775.96 and 516.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.51, 775.96 and 516.74 is: 711.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.51 : 775.96 = 516.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.51/775.96 = 516.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.51x = 775.96 × 516.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.51x = 400,964.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,964.40/563.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.54

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