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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.01, 1,229.56 and 560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.01, 1,229.56 and 560.30 is: 840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.01 : 1,229.56 = 560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.01/1,229.56 = 560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.01x = 1,229.56 × 560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.01x = 688,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,926.99/820.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.15

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