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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.86, 840.36 and 513.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.86, 840.36 and 513.61 is: 769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.86 : 840.36 = 513.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.86/840.36 = 513.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.86x = 840.36 × 513.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.86x = 431,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,614.24/560.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.56

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