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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.92, 1,255.56 and 560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.92, 1,255.56 and 560.72 is: 773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.92 : 1,255.56 = 560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.92/1,255.56 = 560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.92x = 1,255.56 × 560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.92x = 704,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,017.60/909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.71

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