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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.88, 778.14 and 547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.88, 778.14 and 547.32 is: 755.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.88 : 778.14 = 547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.88/778.14 = 547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.88x = 778.14 × 547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.88x = 425,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,891.58/563.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.29

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