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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.91, 1,261.32 and 560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.91, 1,261.32 and 560.04 is: 772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.91 : 1,261.32 = 560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.91/1,261.32 = 560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.91x = 1,261.32 × 560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.91x = 706,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,389.65/913.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.93

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