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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.18, 1,251.30 and 560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.18, 1,251.30 and 560.82 is: 841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.18 : 1,251.30 = 560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.18/1,251.30 = 560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.18x = 1,251.30 × 560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.18x = 701,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,754.07/834.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.25

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