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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.60, 1,206.60 and 561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.60, 1,206.60 and 561.20 is: 842.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.60 : 1,206.60 = 561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.60/1,206.60 = 561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.60x = 1,206.60 × 561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.60x = 677,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,143.92/803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.64

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