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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.68, 1,168.11 and 560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.68, 1,168.11 and 560.76 is: 844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.68 : 1,168.11 = 560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.68/1,168.11 = 560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.68x = 1,168.11 × 560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.68x = 655,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,029.36/775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.46

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