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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.88, 1,116.78 and 560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.88, 1,116.78 and 560.12 is: 773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.88 : 1,116.78 = 560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.88/1,116.78 = 560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.88x = 1,116.78 × 560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.88x = 625,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,530.81/808.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.33

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