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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.37, 1,301.39 and 560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.37, 1,301.39 and 560.06 is: 839.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.37 : 1,301.39 = 560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.37/1,301.39 = 560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.37x = 1,301.39 × 560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.37x = 728,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,852.06/868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.34

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