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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.69, 773.36 and 514.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.69, 773.36 and 514.21 is: 709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.69 : 773.36 = 514.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.69/773.36 = 514.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.69x = 773.36 × 514.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.69x = 397,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,672.66/560.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.26

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