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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.76, 774.21 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.76, 774.21 and 436.92 is: 603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.76 : 774.21 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.76/774.21 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.76x = 774.21 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.76x = 338,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,267.83/560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.23

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