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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.17, 1,324.62 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.17, 1,324.62 and 560.79 is: 841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.17 : 1,324.62 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.17/1,324.62 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.17x = 1,324.62 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.17x = 742,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,833.65/883.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.10

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