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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.63, 1,230.80 and 560.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.63, 1,230.80 and 560.07 is: 773.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.63 : 1,230.80 = 560.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.63/1,230.80 = 560.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.63x = 1,230.80 × 560.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.63x = 689,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,331.36/891.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.11

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