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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.54, 861.44 and 560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.54, 861.44 and 560.25 is: 835.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.54 : 861.44 = 560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.54/861.44 = 560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.54x = 861.44 × 560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.54x = 482,614.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,614.65/577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.65

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