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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.91, 1,230.64 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.91, 1,230.64 and 560.22 is: 772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.91 : 1,230.64 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.91/1,230.64 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.91x = 1,230.64 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.91x = 689,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,421.59/891.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.97

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