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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.30, 839.25 and 534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.30, 839.25 and 534.92 is: 801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.30 : 839.25 = 534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.30/839.25 = 534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.30x = 839.25 × 534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.30x = 448,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,927.41/560.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.23

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