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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.16, 813.86 and 560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.16, 813.86 and 560.36 is: 774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.16 : 813.86 = 560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.16/813.86 = 560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.16x = 813.86 × 560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.16x = 456,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,054.59/589.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.08

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