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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 779.22 and 547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 779.22 and 547.26 is: 755.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 779.22 = 547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/779.22 = 547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 779.22 × 547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 426,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,435.94/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.37

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