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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.55, 840.83 and 560.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.55, 840.83 and 560.55 is: 840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.55 : 840.83 = 560.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.55/840.83 = 560.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.55x = 840.83 × 560.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.55x = 471,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,324.45/560.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.83

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