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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.75, 847.68 and 518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.75, 847.68 and 518.64 is: 779.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.75 : 847.68 = 518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.75/847.68 = 518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.75x = 847.68 × 518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.75x = 439,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,637.75/563.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.85

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