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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.80, 1,392.15 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.80, 1,392.15 and 560.64 is: 773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.80 : 1,392.15 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.80/1,392.15 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.80x = 1,392.15 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.80x = 780,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,494.98/1,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.69

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