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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.74, 1,230.69 and 560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.74, 1,230.69 and 560.08 is: 772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.74 : 1,230.69 = 560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.74/1,230.69 = 560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.74x = 1,230.69 × 560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.74x = 689,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,288.49/891.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.97

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