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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.56, 779.52 and 563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.56, 779.52 and 563.32 is: 777.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.56 : 779.52 = 563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.56/779.52 = 563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.56x = 779.52 × 563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.56x = 439,119.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,119.21/564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.81

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