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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.88, 1,015.14 and 560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.88, 1,015.14 and 560.92 is: 773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.88 : 1,015.14 = 560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.88/1,015.14 = 560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.88x = 1,015.14 × 560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.88x = 569,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,412.33/735.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.78

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