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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.07, 845.10 and 537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.07, 845.10 and 537.62 is: 811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.07 : 845.10 = 537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.07/845.10 = 537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.07x = 845.10 × 537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.07x = 454,338.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,338.44/560.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.22

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