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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.10, 838.71 and 543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.10, 838.71 and 543.68 is: 814.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.10 : 838.71 = 543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.10/838.71 = 543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.10x = 838.71 × 543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.10x = 455,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,985.66/560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.11

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