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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.56, 1,037.67 and 563.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.56, 1,037.67 and 563.56 is: 777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.56 : 1,037.67 = 563.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.56/1,037.67 = 563.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.56x = 1,037.67 × 563.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.56x = 584,789.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,789.31/752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.07

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