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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.64, 774.68 and 515.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.64, 774.68 and 515.17 is: 710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.64 : 774.68 = 515.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.64/774.68 = 515.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.64x = 774.68 × 515.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.64x = 399,088.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,088.02/561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.58

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