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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.52, 1,205.35 and 560.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.52, 1,205.35 and 560.57 is: 839.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.52 : 1,205.35 = 560.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.52/1,205.35 = 560.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.52x = 1,205.35 × 560.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.52x = 675,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,683.05/804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.86

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