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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.55, 1,043.69 and 560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.55, 1,043.69 and 560.72 is: 772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.55 : 1,043.69 = 560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.55/1,043.69 = 560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.55x = 1,043.69 × 560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.55x = 585,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,217.66/757.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.51

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