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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.48, 1,180.56 and 560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.48, 1,180.56 and 560.96 is: 773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.48 : 1,180.56 = 560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.48/1,180.56 = 560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.48x = 1,180.56 × 560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.48x = 662,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,246.94/856.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.22

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