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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.95, 841.08 and 492.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.95, 841.08 and 492.61 is: 738.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.95 : 841.08 = 492.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.95/841.08 = 492.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.95x = 841.08 × 492.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.95x = 414,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,324.42/560.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.61

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