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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.76, 1,415.56 and 560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.76, 1,415.56 and 560 is: 772.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.76 : 1,415.56 = 560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.76/1,415.56 = 560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.76x = 1,415.56 × 560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.76x = 792,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,713.60/1,025.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.81

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