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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.14, 1,071.63 and 560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.14, 1,071.63 and 560.70 is: 840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.14 : 1,071.63 = 560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.14/1,071.63 = 560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.14x = 1,071.63 × 560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.14x = 600,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,862.94/715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.20

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