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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.55, 988.43 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.55, 988.43 and 560.16 is: 773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.55 : 988.43 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.55/988.43 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.55x = 988.43 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.55x = 553,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,671.21/715.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.77

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