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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.88, 1,230.59 and 560.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.88, 1,230.59 and 560.19 is: 772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.88 : 1,230.59 = 560.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.88/1,230.59 = 560.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.88x = 1,230.59 × 560.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.88x = 689,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,359.46/891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.93

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