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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.00, 772.58 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.00, 772.58 and 412.98 is: 569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.00 : 772.58 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.00/772.58 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.00x = 772.58 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.00x = 319,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,060.09/560.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.76

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