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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.84, 777.84 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.84, 777.84 and 552.12 is: 760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.84 : 777.84 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.84/777.84 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.84x = 777.84 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.84x = 429,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,461.02/564.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.32

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