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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.56, 773.61 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.56, 773.61 and 557.10 is: 762.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.56 : 773.61 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.56/773.61 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.56x = 773.61 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.56x = 430,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,978.13/565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.04

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