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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.41, 1,164.39 and 560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.41, 1,164.39 and 560.06 is: 773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.41 : 1,164.39 = 560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.41/1,164.39 = 560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.41x = 1,164.39 × 560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.41x = 652,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,122.44/843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.20

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