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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.72, 1,272.90 and 560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.72, 1,272.90 and 560.28 is: 839.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.72 : 1,272.90 = 560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.72/1,272.90 = 560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.72x = 1,272.90 × 560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.72x = 713,180.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,180.41/849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.31

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