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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.72, 1,328.94 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.72, 1,328.94 and 560.64 is: 841.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.72 : 1,328.94 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.72/1,328.94 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.72x = 1,328.94 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.72x = 745,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,056.92/885.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.19

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