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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.68, 1,230.66 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.68, 1,230.66 and 560.40 is: 773.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.68 : 1,230.66 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.68/1,230.66 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.68x = 1,230.66 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.68x = 689,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,661.86/891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.44

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