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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.80, 1,162.80 and 560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.80, 1,162.80 and 560.80 is: 839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.80 : 1,162.80 = 560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.80/1,162.80 = 560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.80x = 1,162.80 × 560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.80x = 652,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,098.24/776.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.47

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