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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.67, 840.49 and 514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.67, 840.49 and 514.53 is: 771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.67 : 840.49 = 514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.67/840.49 = 514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.67x = 840.49 × 514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.67x = 432,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,458.78/560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.32

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