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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.10, 977.62 and 560.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.10, 977.62 and 560.45 is: 771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.10 : 977.62 = 560.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.10/977.62 = 560.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.10x = 977.62 × 560.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.10x = 547,907.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,907.13/710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.59

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