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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.61, 1,156.08 and 560.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.61, 1,156.08 and 560.55 is: 840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.61 : 1,156.08 = 560.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.61/1,156.08 = 560.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.61x = 1,156.08 × 560.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.61x = 648,040.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,040.64/770.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.95

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