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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.62, 1,076.30 and 560.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.62, 1,076.30 and 560.18 is: 771.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.62 : 1,076.30 = 560.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.62/1,076.30 = 560.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.62x = 1,076.30 × 560.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.62x = 602,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,921.73/781.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.37

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