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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.08, 1,301.43 and 560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.08, 1,301.43 and 560.96 is: 840.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.08 : 1,301.43 = 560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.08/1,301.43 = 560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.08x = 1,301.43 × 560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.08x = 730,050.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,050.17/869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.03

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