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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.07, 1,229.94 and 560.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.07, 1,229.94 and 560.37 is: 772.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.07 : 1,229.94 = 560.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.07/1,229.94 = 560.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.07x = 1,229.94 × 560.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.07x = 689,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,221.48/892.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.61

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