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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.48, 1,301.34 and 560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.48, 1,301.34 and 560.12 is: 839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.48 : 1,301.34 = 560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.48/1,301.34 = 560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.48x = 1,301.34 × 560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.48x = 728,906.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,906.56/868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.29

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