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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.32, 880.44 and 563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.32, 880.44 and 563.16 is: 777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.32 : 880.44 = 563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.32/880.44 = 563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.32x = 880.44 × 563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.32x = 495,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,828.59/637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.99

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