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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.23, 840.57 and 504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.23, 840.57 and 504.87 is: 757.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.23 : 840.57 = 504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.23/840.57 = 504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.23x = 840.57 × 504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.23x = 424,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,378.58/560.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.51

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