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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 839.72 and 508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 839.72 and 508.16 is: 760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 839.72 = 508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/839.72 = 508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 839.72 × 508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 426,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,712.12/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.68

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