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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.32, 1,301.50 and 560.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.32, 1,301.50 and 560.74 is: 840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.32 : 1,301.50 = 560.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.32/1,301.50 = 560.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.32x = 1,301.50 × 560.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.32x = 729,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,803.11/868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.48

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