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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.99, 1,230.75 and 560.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.99, 1,230.75 and 560.29 is: 773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.99 : 1,230.75 = 560.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.99/1,230.75 = 560.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.99x = 1,230.75 × 560.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.99x = 689,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,577.19/891.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.08

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