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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.56, 771.40 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.56, 771.40 and 513.96 is: 707.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.56 : 771.40 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.56/771.40 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.56x = 771.40 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.56x = 396,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,468.74/560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.27

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