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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.45, 1,229.81 and 560.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.45, 1,229.81 and 560.07 is: 772.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.45 : 1,229.81 = 560.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.45/1,229.81 = 560.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.45x = 1,229.81 × 560.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.45x = 688,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,776.89/891.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.65

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