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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.34, 1,230.72 and 560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.34, 1,230.72 and 560.66 is: 773.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.34 : 1,230.72 = 560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.34/1,230.72 = 560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.34x = 1,230.72 × 560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.34x = 690,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,015.48/892.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.27

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