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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.82, 774.41 and 403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.82, 774.41 and 403.95 is: 557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.82 : 774.41 = 403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.82/774.41 = 403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.82x = 774.41 × 403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.82x = 312,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,820.90/560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.79

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