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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.24, 1,255.32 and 560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.24, 1,255.32 and 560.04 is: 773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.24 : 1,255.32 = 560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.24/1,255.32 = 560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.24x = 1,255.32 × 560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.24x = 703,029.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,029.41/909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.21

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