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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.34, 839.43 and 541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.34, 839.43 and 541.26 is: 810.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.34 : 839.43 = 541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.34/839.43 = 541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.34x = 839.43 × 541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.34x = 454,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,349.88/560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.85

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