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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 779.28 and 564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 779.28 and 564.32 is: 777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 779.28 = 564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/779.28 = 564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 779.28 × 564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 439,763.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,763.29/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.05

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