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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.14, 772.61 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.14, 772.61 and 412.92 is: 569.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.14 : 772.61 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.14/772.61 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.14x = 772.61 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.14x = 319,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,024.06/560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.55

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