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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.60, 1,191.11 and 560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.60, 1,191.11 and 560.84 is: 773.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.60 : 1,191.11 = 560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.60/1,191.11 = 560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.60x = 1,191.11 × 560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.60x = 668,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,013.37/863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.53

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