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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.98, 775.11 and 541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.98, 775.11 and 541.27 is: 747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.98 : 775.11 = 541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.98/775.11 = 541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.98x = 775.11 × 541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.98x = 419,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,543.79/560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.88

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