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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.94, 1,207.49 and 560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.94, 1,207.49 and 560.48 is: 773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.94 : 1,207.49 = 560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.94/1,207.49 = 560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.94x = 1,207.49 × 560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.94x = 676,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,765.16/874.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.50

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