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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.20, 787.99 and 560.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.20, 787.99 and 560.13 is: 771.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.20 : 787.99 = 560.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.20/787.99 = 560.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.20x = 787.99 × 560.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.20x = 441,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,376.84/572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.37

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