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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.36, 771.03 and 546.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.36, 771.03 and 546.05 is: 751.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.36 : 771.03 = 546.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.36/771.03 = 546.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.36x = 771.03 × 546.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.36x = 421,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,020.93/560.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.34

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