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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.21, 1,185.74 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.21, 1,185.74 and 560.52 is: 773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.21 : 1,185.74 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.21/1,185.74 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.21x = 1,185.74 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.21x = 664,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,630.28/859.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.54

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