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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.22, 1,186.53 and 560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.22, 1,186.53 and 560.32 is: 839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.22 : 1,186.53 = 560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.22/1,186.53 = 560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.22x = 1,186.53 × 560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.22x = 664,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,836.49/792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.21

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