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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 777.24 and 542.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 777.24 and 542.07 is: 751.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 777.24 = 542.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/777.24 = 542.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 777.24 × 542.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 421,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,318.49/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.66

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