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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 779.22 and 544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 779.22 and 544.93 is: 752.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 779.22 = 544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/779.22 = 544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 779.22 × 544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 424,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,618.41/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.65

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