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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.06, 1,262.07 and 560.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.06, 1,262.07 and 560.69 is: 773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.06 : 1,262.07 = 560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.06/1,262.07 = 560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.06x = 1,262.07 × 560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.06x = 707,630.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,630.03/915.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.32

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