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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.41, 841.81 and 541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.41, 841.81 and 541.96 is: 814.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.41 : 841.81 = 541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.41/841.81 = 541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.41x = 841.81 × 541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.41x = 456,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,225.23/560.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.09

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