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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.52, 1,015.20 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.52, 1,015.20 and 560.88 is: 840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.52 : 1,015.20 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.52/1,015.20 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.52x = 1,015.20 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.52x = 569,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,405.38/677.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.43

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