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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.16, 1,231.20 and 560.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.16, 1,231.20 and 560.46 is: 773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.16 : 1,231.20 = 560.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.16/1,231.20 = 560.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.16x = 1,231.20 × 560.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.16x = 690,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,038.35/892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.45

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