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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,047.80 and 560.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,047.80 and 560.27 is: 773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,047.80 = 560.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,047.80 = 560.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,047.80 × 560.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 587,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,045.67/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.12

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