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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.92, 1,230.97 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.92, 1,230.97 and 560.79 is: 773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.92 : 1,230.97 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.92/1,230.97 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.92x = 1,230.97 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.92x = 690,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,315.67/891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.97

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