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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.37, 1,185.57 and 560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.37, 1,185.57 and 560.96 is: 773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.37 : 1,185.57 = 560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.37/1,185.57 = 560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.37x = 1,185.57 × 560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.37x = 665,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,051.42/859.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.89

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