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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.80, 839.92 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.80, 839.92 and 548.64 is: 821.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.80 : 839.92 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.80/839.92 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.80x = 839.92 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.80x = 460,813.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,813.71/560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.71

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