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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 987.12 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 987.12 and 560.52 is: 772.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 987.12 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/987.12 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 987.12 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 553,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,300.50/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.72

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