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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.80, 771.60 and 547.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.80, 771.60 and 547.84 is: 753.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.80 : 771.60 = 547.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.80/771.60 = 547.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.80x = 771.60 × 547.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.80x = 422,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,713.34/560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.77

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