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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.71, 772.18 and 564.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.71, 772.18 and 564.71 is: 772.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.71 : 772.18 = 564.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.71/772.18 = 564.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.71x = 772.18 × 564.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.71x = 436,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,052.50/564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.18

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