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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.80, 1,160.26 and 560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.80, 1,160.26 and 560.24 is: 836.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.80 : 1,160.26 = 560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.80/1,160.26 = 560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.80x = 1,160.26 × 560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.80x = 650,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,024.06/776.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.80

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