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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.33, 1,159.07 and 560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.33, 1,159.07 and 560.48 is: 773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.33 : 1,159.07 = 560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.33/1,159.07 = 560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.33x = 1,159.07 × 560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.33x = 649,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,626.96/840.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.06

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