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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,206.99 and 560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,206.99 and 560.43 is: 773.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,206.99 = 560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,206.99 = 560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,206.99 × 560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 676,433.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,433.41/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.00

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