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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.21, 1,255.70 and 560.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.21, 1,255.70 and 560.69 is: 773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.21 : 1,255.70 = 560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.21/1,255.70 = 560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.21x = 1,255.70 × 560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.21x = 704,055.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,055.63/910.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.51

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