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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.36, 1,185.58 and 560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.36, 1,185.58 and 560.96 is: 773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.36 : 1,185.58 = 560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.36/1,185.58 = 560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.36x = 1,185.58 × 560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.36x = 665,055.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,055.63/859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.90

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