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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.94, 774.27 and 542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.94, 774.27 and 542.70 is: 749.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.94 : 774.27 = 542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.94/774.27 = 542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.94x = 774.27 × 542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.94x = 420,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,196.33/560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.09

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