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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.32, 835.67 and 531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.32, 835.67 and 531.16 is: 792.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.32 : 835.67 = 531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.32/835.67 = 531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.32x = 835.67 × 531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.32x = 443,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,874.48/560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.18

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