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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.56, 840.84 and 526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.56, 840.84 and 526.48 is: 789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.56 : 840.84 = 526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.56/840.84 = 526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.56x = 840.84 × 526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.56x = 442,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,685.44/560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.72

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