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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871, 1,202.06 and 560.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871, 1,202.06 and 560.44 is: 773.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871 : 1,202.06 = 560.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871/1,202.06 = 560.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871x = 1,202.06 × 560.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871x = 673,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,682.51/871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.46

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