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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.34, 1,326.90 and 560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.34, 1,326.90 and 560.80 is: 840.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.34 : 1,326.90 = 560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.34/1,326.90 = 560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.34x = 1,326.90 × 560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.34x = 744,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,125.52/885.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.50

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