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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.60, 1,099.52 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.60, 1,099.52 and 560.52 is: 773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.60 : 1,099.52 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.60/1,099.52 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.60x = 1,099.52 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.60x = 616,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,302.95/796.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.67

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