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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 838.96 and 529.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 838.96 and 529.79 is: 793.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 838.96 = 529.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/838.96 = 529.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 838.96 × 529.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 444,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,471.82/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.54

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