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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.86, 771.72 and 546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.86, 771.72 and 546.55 is: 752.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.86 : 771.72 = 546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.86/771.72 = 546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.86x = 771.72 × 546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.86x = 421,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,783.57/560.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.03

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