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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.79, 841.42 and 513.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.79, 841.42 and 513.03 is: 769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.79 : 841.42 = 513.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.79/841.42 = 513.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.79x = 841.42 × 513.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.79x = 431,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,669.50/560.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.76

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