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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.20, 1,023.60 and 560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.20, 1,023.60 and 560.80 is: 840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.20 : 1,023.60 = 560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.20/1,023.60 = 560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.20x = 1,023.60 × 560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.20x = 574,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,034.88/683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.21

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