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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 841.44 and 553.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 841.44 and 553.80 is: 830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 841.44 = 553.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/841.44 = 553.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 841.44 × 553.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 465,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,989.47/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.82

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