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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.05, 1,237.62 and 560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.05, 1,237.62 and 560.72 is: 773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.05 : 1,237.62 = 560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.05/1,237.62 = 560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.05x = 1,237.62 × 560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.05x = 693,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,961.38/897.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.60

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