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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.21, 1,185.86 and 560.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.21, 1,185.86 and 560.17 is: 839.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.21 : 1,185.86 = 560.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.21/1,185.86 = 560.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.21x = 1,185.86 × 560.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.21x = 664,279.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,279.59/791.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.57

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