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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.24, 1,163.10 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.24, 1,163.10 and 560.20 is: 840.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.24 : 1,163.10 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.24/1,163.10 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.24x = 1,163.10 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.24x = 651,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,568.62/775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.47

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