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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.96, 905.72 and 563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.96, 905.72 and 563.32 is: 776.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.96 : 905.72 = 563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.96/905.72 = 563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.96x = 905.72 × 563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.96x = 510,210.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,210.19/656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.62

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