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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.06, 1,158.66 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.06, 1,158.66 and 560.16 is: 772.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.06 : 1,158.66 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.06/1,158.66 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.06x = 1,158.66 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.06x = 649,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,034.99/840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.61

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