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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.74, 1,117.95 and 560.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.74, 1,117.95 and 560.97 is: 774.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.74 : 1,117.95 = 560.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.74/1,117.95 = 560.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.74x = 1,117.95 × 560.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.74x = 627,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,136.41/809.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.49

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