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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.36, 1,046.84 and 560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.36, 1,046.84 and 560.36 is: 772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.36 : 1,046.84 = 560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.36/1,046.84 = 560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.36x = 1,046.84 × 560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.36x = 586,607.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,607.26/759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.50

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