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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.20, 1,359.32 and 560.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.20, 1,359.32 and 560.54 is: 841.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.20 : 1,359.32 = 560.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.20/1,359.32 = 560.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.20x = 1,359.32 × 560.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.20x = 761,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,953.83/905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.75

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