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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.63, 839.64 and 541.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.63, 839.64 and 541.17 is: 810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.63 : 839.64 = 541.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.63/839.64 = 541.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.63x = 839.64 × 541.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.63x = 454,387.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,387.98/560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.50

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