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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.72, 841.14 and 514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.72, 841.14 and 514.20 is: 769.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.72 : 841.14 = 514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.72/841.14 = 514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.72x = 841.14 × 514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.72x = 432,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,514.19/561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.98

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