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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.61, 1,188.06 and 560.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.61, 1,188.06 and 560.73 is: 841.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.61 : 1,188.06 = 560.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.61/1,188.06 = 560.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.61x = 1,188.06 × 560.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.61x = 666,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,174.94/791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.54

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