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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.28, 1,116.29 and 560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.28, 1,116.29 and 560.66 is: 773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.28 : 1,116.29 = 560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.28/1,116.29 = 560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.28x = 1,116.29 × 560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.28x = 625,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,859.15/809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.35

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