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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.09, 1,230.09 and 560.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.09, 1,230.09 and 560.11 is: 772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.09 : 1,230.09 = 560.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.09/1,230.09 = 560.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.09x = 1,230.09 × 560.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.09x = 688,985.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,985.71/892.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.33

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