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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.50, 1,255.14 and 560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.50, 1,255.14 and 560.12 is: 772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.50 : 1,255.14 = 560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.50/1,255.14 = 560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.50x = 1,255.14 × 560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.50x = 703,029.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,029.02/909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.98

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