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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.68, 1,273.02 and 560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.68, 1,273.02 and 560.68 is: 841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.68 : 1,273.02 = 560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.68/1,273.02 = 560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.68x = 1,273.02 × 560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.68x = 713,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,756.85/848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.02

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