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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.61, 1,098.12 and 560.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.61, 1,098.12 and 560.71 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.61 : 1,098.12 = 560.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.61/1,098.12 = 560.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.61x = 1,098.12 × 560.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.61x = 615,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,726.87/795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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