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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.12, 839.84 and 534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.12, 839.84 and 534.60 is: 801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.12 : 839.84 = 534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.12/839.84 = 534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.12x = 839.84 × 534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.12x = 448,975.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,975.79/560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.58

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