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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,207.26 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,207.26 and 560.52 is: 842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,207.26 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,207.26 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,207.26 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 676,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,693.38/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.73

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