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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.64, 839.88 and 558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.64, 839.88 and 558.48 is: 836.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.64 : 839.88 = 558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.64/839.88 = 558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.64x = 839.88 × 558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.64x = 469,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,056.18/560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.64

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