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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.88, 1,115.64 and 560.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.88, 1,115.64 and 560.61 is: 773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.88 : 1,115.64 = 560.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.88/1,115.64 = 560.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.88x = 1,115.64 × 560.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.88x = 625,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,438.94/808.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.22

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