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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.75, 840.08 and 499.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.75, 840.08 and 499.23 is: 747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.75 : 840.08 = 499.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.75/840.08 = 499.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.75x = 840.08 × 499.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.75x = 419,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,390.64/560.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.92

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