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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.24, 1,013.62 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.24, 1,013.62 and 560.52 is: 772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.24 : 1,013.62 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.24/1,013.62 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.24x = 1,013.62 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.24x = 568,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,154.28/735.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.75

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