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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 891.56 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 891.56 and 563.60 is: 775.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 891.56 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/891.56 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 891.56 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 502,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,483.22/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.82

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