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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.46, 787.54 and 560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.46, 787.54 and 560.93 is: 773.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.46 : 787.54 = 560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.46/787.54 = 560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.46x = 787.54 × 560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.46x = 441,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,752.01/571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.02

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