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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.48, 895.80 and 562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.48, 895.80 and 562 is: 775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.48 : 895.80 = 562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.48/895.80 = 562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.48x = 895.80 × 562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.48x = 503,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,439.60/649.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.14

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