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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,044.50 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,044.50 and 560.52 is: 774.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,044.50 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,044.50 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,044.50 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 585,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,460.34/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.28

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