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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.80, 1,324.16 and 560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.80, 1,324.16 and 560.32 is: 838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.80 : 1,324.16 = 560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.80/1,324.16 = 560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.80x = 1,324.16 × 560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.80x = 741,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,953.33/884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.55

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