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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.60, 1,309.38 and 560.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.60, 1,309.38 and 560.85 is: 840.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.60 : 1,309.38 = 560.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.60/1,309.38 = 560.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.60x = 1,309.38 × 560.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.60x = 734,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,360.86/873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.61

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