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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.26, 1,016.25 and 560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.26, 1,016.25 and 560.30 is: 774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.26 : 1,016.25 = 560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.26/1,016.25 = 560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.26x = 1,016.25 × 560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.26x = 569,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,404.88/735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.43

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