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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.12, 1,042.78 and 560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.12, 1,042.78 and 560.12 is: 772.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.12 : 1,042.78 = 560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.12/1,042.78 = 560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.12x = 1,042.78 × 560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.12x = 584,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,081.93/756.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.47

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