SOLUTION: Hi, I cannot figure out the final number in the below sequence, and the associated rule. 546,548,563,556,580,564,? Thanks! Fay

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Question 1132653: Hi,
I cannot figure out the final number in the below sequence, and the associated rule.
546,548,563,556,580,564,?
Thanks!
Fay

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Consider the differences  


    ,  , . . . 


    ,  , . . . 


Does it tell you something ?


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