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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.51, 843.97 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.51, 843.97 and 495.92 is: 746.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.51 : 843.97 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.51/843.97 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.51x = 843.97 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.51x = 418,536.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,536.14/560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.70

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