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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.94, 773.55 and 540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.94, 773.55 and 540.06 is: 744.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.94 : 773.55 = 540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.94/773.55 = 540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.94x = 773.55 × 540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.94x = 417,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,763.41/560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.76

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