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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.98, 1,161.52 and 560.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.98, 1,161.52 and 560.74 is: 774.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.98 : 1,161.52 = 560.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.98/1,161.52 = 560.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.98x = 1,161.52 × 560.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.98x = 651,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,310.72/840.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.47

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