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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.99, 1,164.40 and 560.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.99, 1,164.40 and 560.49 is: 773.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.99 : 1,164.40 = 560.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.99/1,164.40 = 560.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.99x = 1,164.40 × 560.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.99x = 652,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,634.56/843.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.27

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