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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.38, 1,255.04 and 560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.38, 1,255.04 and 560.06 is: 772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.38 : 1,255.04 = 560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.38/1,255.04 = 560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.38x = 1,255.04 × 560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.38x = 702,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,897.70/909.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.94

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