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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.18, 1,231.37 and 560.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.18, 1,231.37 and 560.35 is: 773.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.18 : 1,231.37 = 560.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.18/1,231.37 = 560.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.18x = 1,231.37 × 560.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.18x = 689,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,999.02/892.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.38

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