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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.52, 839.43 and 542.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.52, 839.43 and 542.43 is: 812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.52 : 839.43 = 542.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.52/839.43 = 542.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.52x = 839.43 × 542.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.52x = 455,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,332.01/560.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.34

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