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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.65, 777.44 and 517.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.65, 777.44 and 517.17 is: 713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.65 : 777.44 = 517.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.65/777.44 = 517.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.65x = 777.44 × 517.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.65x = 402,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,070.91/563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.34

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