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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.55, 930.96 and 563.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.55, 930.96 and 563.85 is: 778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.55 : 930.96 = 563.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.55/930.96 = 563.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.55x = 930.96 × 563.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.55x = 524,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,921.80/674.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.18

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