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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.22, 1,207.45 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.22, 1,207.45 and 560.40 is: 773.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.22 : 1,207.45 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.22/1,207.45 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.22x = 1,207.45 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.22x = 676,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,654.98/875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.13

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