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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.76, 776.97 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.76, 776.97 and 547.98 is: 755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.76 : 776.97 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.76/776.97 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.76x = 776.97 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.76x = 425,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,764.02/563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.22

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