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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.55, 771.62 and 511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.55, 771.62 and 511.95 is: 704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.55 : 771.62 = 511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.55/771.62 = 511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.55x = 771.62 × 511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.55x = 395,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,028.30/560.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.72

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