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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.60, 1,160.51 and 561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.60, 1,160.51 and 561.24 is: 774.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.60 : 1,160.51 = 561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.60/1,160.51 = 561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.60x = 1,160.51 × 561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.60x = 651,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,326.11/840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.84

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