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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.04, 1,230.60 and 560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.04, 1,230.60 and 560.28 is: 772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.04 : 1,230.60 = 560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.04/1,230.60 = 560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.04x = 1,230.60 × 560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.04x = 689,480.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,480.57/892.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.93

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