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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 836.33 and 527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 836.33 and 527.51 is: 787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 836.33 = 527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/836.33 = 527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 836.33 × 527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 441,171.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,171.89/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.36

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