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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.28, 774.68 and 517.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.28, 774.68 and 517.36 is: 714.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.28 : 774.68 = 517.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.28/774.68 = 517.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.28x = 774.68 × 517.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.28x = 400,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,788.44/561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.06

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