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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.51, 1,255.68 and 560.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.51, 1,255.68 and 560.67 is: 774.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.51 : 1,255.68 = 560.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.51/1,255.68 = 560.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.51x = 1,255.68 × 560.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.51x = 704,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,022.11/909.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.07

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