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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.76, 1,273.14 and 560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.76, 1,273.14 and 560.14 is: 840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.76 : 1,273.14 = 560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.76/1,273.14 = 560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.76x = 1,273.14 × 560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.76x = 713,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,136.64/848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.21

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