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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.21, 779.45 and 559.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.21, 779.45 and 559.89 is: 773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.21 : 779.45 = 559.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.21/779.45 = 559.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.21x = 779.45 × 559.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.21x = 436,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,403.46/564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.48

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