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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.93, 775.08 and 515.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.93, 775.08 and 515.46 is: 710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.93 : 775.08 = 515.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.93/775.08 = 515.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.93x = 775.08 × 515.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.93x = 399,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,522.74/561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.98

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