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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.51, 1,255.13 and 560.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.51, 1,255.13 and 560.13 is: 772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.51 : 1,255.13 = 560.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.51/1,255.13 = 560.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.51x = 1,255.13 × 560.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.51x = 703,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,035.97/909.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.98

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