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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.98, 841.62 and 500.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.98, 841.62 and 500.52 is: 750.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.98 : 841.62 = 500.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.98/841.62 = 500.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.98x = 841.62 × 500.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.98x = 421,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,247.64/560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.91

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