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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.48, 774.18 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.48, 774.18 and 512.16 is: 706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.48 : 774.18 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.48/774.18 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.48x = 774.18 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.48x = 396,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,504.03/561.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.18

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