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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.44, 1,204.60 and 560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.44, 1,204.60 and 560.44 is: 840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.44 : 1,204.60 = 560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.44/1,204.60 = 560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.44x = 1,204.60 × 560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.44x = 675,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,106.02/803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.27

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