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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.79, 873.99 and 560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.79, 873.99 and 560.04 is: 771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.79 : 873.99 = 560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.79/873.99 = 560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.79x = 873.99 × 560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.79x = 489,469.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,469.36/634.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.07

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