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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.70, 779.72 and 514.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.70, 779.72 and 514.89 is: 710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.70 : 779.72 = 514.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.70/779.72 = 514.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.70x = 779.72 × 514.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.70x = 401,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,470.03/564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.94

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