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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 774.54 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 774.54 and 515.52 is: 710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 774.54 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/774.54 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 774.54 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 399,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,290.86/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.53

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