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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.10, 1,230.72 and 560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.10, 1,230.72 and 560.30 is: 772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.10 : 1,230.72 = 560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.10/1,230.72 = 560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.10x = 1,230.72 × 560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.10x = 689,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,572.42/892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.98

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