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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.70, 1,116.82 and 560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.70, 1,116.82 and 560.93 is: 773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.70 : 1,116.82 = 560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.70/1,116.82 = 560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.70x = 1,116.82 × 560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.70x = 626,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,452.96/809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.69

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