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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.38, 839.27 and 540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.38, 839.27 and 540.92 is: 810.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.38 : 839.27 = 540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.38/839.27 = 540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.38x = 839.27 × 540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.38x = 453,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,981.38/560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.13

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