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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.95, 840.12 and 541.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.95, 840.12 and 541.49 is: 810.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.95 : 840.12 = 541.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.95/840.12 = 541.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.95x = 840.12 × 541.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.95x = 454,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,916.31/560.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.97

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