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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 774 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 774 and 544.32 is: 751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 774 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/774 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 774 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 421,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,303.68/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.15

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