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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.74, 777.57 and 489.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.74, 777.57 and 489.93 is: 675.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.74 : 777.57 = 489.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.74/777.57 = 489.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.74x = 777.57 × 489.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.74x = 380,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,950.98/563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.76

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