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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.90, 1,187.46 and 560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.90, 1,187.46 and 560.44 is: 842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.90 : 1,187.46 = 560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.90/1,187.46 = 560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.90x = 1,187.46 × 560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.90x = 665,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,494.89/789.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.50

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