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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.28, 952.72 and 560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.28, 952.72 and 560.60 is: 772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.28 : 952.72 = 560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.28/952.72 = 560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.28x = 952.72 × 560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.28x = 534,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,094.83/691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.62

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