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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.21, 913.15 and 563.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.21, 913.15 and 563.42 is: 775.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.21 : 913.15 = 563.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.21/913.15 = 563.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.21x = 913.15 × 563.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.21x = 514,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,489.96/663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.76

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