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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,134.48 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,134.48 and 560.16 is: 773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,134.48 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,134.48 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,134.48 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 635,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,490.32/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.33

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