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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.05, 1,249.77 and 560.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.05, 1,249.77 and 560.09 is: 839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.05 : 1,249.77 = 560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.05/1,249.77 = 560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.05x = 1,249.77 × 560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.05x = 699,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,983.68/834.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.26

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