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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.54, 1,262.23 and 560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.54, 1,262.23 and 560.60 is: 773.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.54 : 1,262.23 = 560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.54/1,262.23 = 560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.54x = 1,262.23 × 560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.54x = 707,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,602.76/914.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.72

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