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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.72, 839.78 and 541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.72, 839.78 and 541.26 is: 810.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.72 : 839.78 = 541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.72/839.78 = 541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.72x = 839.78 × 541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.72x = 454,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,538.65/560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.63

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