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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.98, 774.54 and 501.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.98, 774.54 and 501.79 is: 692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.98 : 774.54 = 501.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.98/774.54 = 501.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.98x = 774.54 × 501.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.98x = 388,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,656.43/560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.82

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