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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.87, 1,129.47 and 560.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.87, 1,129.47 and 560.39 is: 840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.87 : 1,129.47 = 560.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.87/1,129.47 = 560.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.87x = 1,129.47 × 560.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.87x = 632,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,943.69/752.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.71

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