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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.80, 1,184.79 and 560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.80, 1,184.79 and 560.92 is: 839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.80 : 1,184.79 = 560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.80/1,184.79 = 560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.80x = 1,184.79 × 560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.80x = 664,572.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,572.41/791.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.32

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