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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.70, 1,262 and 560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.70, 1,262 and 560.25 is: 772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.70 : 1,262 = 560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.70/1,262 = 560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.70x = 1,262 × 560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.70x = 707,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,035.50/914.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.97

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