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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626, 864.28 and 560.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626, 864.28 and 560.39 is: 773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626 : 864.28 = 560.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626/864.28 = 560.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626x = 864.28 × 560.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626x = 484,333.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,333.87/626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.70

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