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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.92, 1,115.79 and 560.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.92, 1,115.79 and 560.46 is: 773.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.92 : 1,115.79 = 560.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.92/1,115.79 = 560.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.92x = 1,115.79 × 560.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.92x = 625,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,355.66/808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.07

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