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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.80, 1,231.92 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.80, 1,231.92 and 560.64 is: 773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.80 : 1,231.92 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.80/1,231.92 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.80x = 1,231.92 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.80x = 690,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,663.63/892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.59

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