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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.17, 841.26 and 513.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.17, 841.26 and 513.02 is: 769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.17 : 841.26 = 513.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.17/841.26 = 513.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.17x = 841.26 × 513.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.17x = 431,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,583.21/561.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.08

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