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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.56, 1,205.49 and 560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.56, 1,205.49 and 560.48 is: 839.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.56 : 1,205.49 = 560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.56/1,205.49 = 560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.56x = 1,205.49 × 560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.56x = 675,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,653.04/804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.78

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