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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.44, 1,255.08 and 560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.44, 1,255.08 and 560.24 is: 773.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.44 : 1,255.08 = 560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.44/1,255.08 = 560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.44x = 1,255.08 × 560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.44x = 703,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,146.02/909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.16

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