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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.71, 809.69 and 560.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.71, 809.69 and 560.61 is: 773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.71 : 809.69 = 560.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.71/809.69 = 560.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.71x = 809.69 × 560.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.71x = 453,917.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,917.51/586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.67

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