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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.07, 1,231.23 and 560.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.07, 1,231.23 and 560.31 is: 773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.07 : 1,231.23 = 560.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.07/1,231.23 = 560.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.07x = 1,231.23 × 560.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.07x = 689,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,870.48/892.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.34

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