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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.85, 837.95 and 541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.85, 837.95 and 541.71 is: 809.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.85 : 837.95 = 541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.85/837.95 = 541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.85x = 837.95 × 541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.85x = 453,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,925.89/560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.35

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