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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707, 976.20 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707, 976.20 and 560.40 is: 773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707 : 976.20 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707/976.20 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707x = 976.20 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707x = 547,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,062.48/707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.78

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