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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.70, 1,387.05 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.70, 1,387.05 and 560.20 is: 840.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.70 : 1,387.05 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.70/1,387.05 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.70x = 1,387.05 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.70x = 777,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,025.41/924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.30

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