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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.92, 1,165.44 and 560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.92, 1,165.44 and 560.96 is: 840.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.92 : 1,165.44 = 560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.92/1,165.44 = 560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.92x = 1,165.44 × 560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.92x = 653,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,765.22/777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.40

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