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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.70, 839.45 and 544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.70, 839.45 and 544.70 is: 815.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.70 : 839.45 = 544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.70/839.45 = 544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.70x = 839.45 × 544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.70x = 457,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,248.42/560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.50

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