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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.10, 1,329.08 and 560.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.10, 1,329.08 and 560.75 is: 841.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.10 : 1,329.08 = 560.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.10/1,329.08 = 560.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.10x = 1,329.08 × 560.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.10x = 745,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,281.61/886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.08

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