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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.28, 1,230.88 and 560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.28, 1,230.88 and 560.08 is: 772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.28 : 1,230.88 = 560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.28/1,230.88 = 560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.28x = 1,230.88 × 560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.28x = 689,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,391.27/892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.62

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