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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 776.79 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 776.79 and 535.14 is: 736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 776.79 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/776.79 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 776.79 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 415,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,691.40/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.65

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