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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.19, 1,117.19 and 560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.19, 1,117.19 and 560.42 is: 773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.19 : 1,117.19 = 560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.19/1,117.19 = 560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.19x = 1,117.19 × 560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.19x = 626,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,095.62/809.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.73

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