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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.46, 1,115.85 and 560.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.46, 1,115.85 and 560.70 is: 772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.46 : 1,115.85 = 560.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.46/1,115.85 = 560.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.46x = 1,115.85 × 560.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.46x = 625,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,657.10/809.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.93

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