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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.24, 839.64 and 545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.24, 839.64 and 545.90 is: 818.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.24 : 839.64 = 545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.24/839.64 = 545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.24x = 839.64 × 545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.24x = 458,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,359.48/560.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.15

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