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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560, 839.47 and 513.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560, 839.47 and 513.87 is: 770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560 : 839.47 = 513.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560/839.47 = 513.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560x = 839.47 × 513.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560x = 431,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,378.45/560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.32

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