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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.91, 867.36 and 560.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.91, 867.36 and 560.41 is: 769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.91 : 867.36 = 560.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.91/867.36 = 560.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.91x = 867.36 × 560.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.91x = 486,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,077.22/631.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.22

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