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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 977.45 and 560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 977.45 and 560.33 is: 771.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 977.45 = 560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/977.45 = 560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 977.45 × 560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 547,694.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,694.56/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.43

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