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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.70, 1,425.74 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.70, 1,425.74 and 560.88 is: 840.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.70 : 1,425.74 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.70/1,425.74 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.70x = 1,425.74 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.70x = 799,669.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,669.05/951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.25

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