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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.65, 1,237.07 and 560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.65, 1,237.07 and 560.32 is: 773.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.65 : 1,237.07 = 560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.65/1,237.07 = 560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.65x = 1,237.07 × 560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.65x = 693,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,161.20/896.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.06

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