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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.42, 1,159 and 560.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.42, 1,159 and 560.31 is: 773.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.42 : 1,159 = 560.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.42/1,159 = 560.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.42x = 1,159 × 560.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.42x = 649,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,399.29/839.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.63

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