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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.76, 773.46 and 517.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.76, 773.46 and 517.56 is: 713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.76 : 773.46 = 517.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.76/773.46 = 517.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.76x = 773.46 × 517.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.76x = 400,311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,311.96/560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.87

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